15 MAC Pt. 16, R. 1.18.4
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - The LPN must work under the direct
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 16, R. 1.18.4
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - The LPN must work under the direct
supervision of a registered nurse and perform skilled services as delegated by the
registered nurse.
1. Qualifications – A LPN must be currently licensed by the Mississippi State Board
of Practical Nurse Examiners with no restrictions:
a. With at least one year full time experience as an LPN. Two years of full time
experience is preferred;
b. Be an employee of the hospice agency.
2. Responsibilities – The LPN shall perform skilled nursing services under the
supervision of a registered nurse, in a manner consistent with standards of
practice, including but not limited to, such duties as follows:
a. Observe, record, and report to the registered nurse or director of nurses on the
general physical and mental conditions of the patient;
b. Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State
regulations;
c. Assist the physician and/or registered nurse in performing procedures as per the
patient’s plan of care.
d. Prepare equipment for treatments, including sterilization, and adherence to
aseptic techniques;
e. Assist the patient with activities of daily living;
f. Prepare clinical and/or progress notes and incorporate them into the clinical
record at least weekly;
g. Perform wound care and treatments as specified per nursing practice and if
training competency is documented;
h. Accepts verbal/written orders from the physician or nurse practitioner or
physician’s assistant in accordance with facility policies; and
i. Attend hospice IDT meetings.
3. Restrictions – An LPN shall not:
a. Access any intravenous appliance for any reason;
b. Perform supervisory aide visit;
c. Develop and/or alter the POC;
d. Make an assessment visit;
e. Evaluate recertification criteria;
f. Make aide assignments; or
g. Function as a supervisor of the nursing practice of any registered nurse.