Question Answered step-by-step You work in a nursing home as an LPN. Recently, you were reviewing… You work in a nursing home as an LPN. Recently, you were reviewing the employee handbook and discovered there is not a clear policy on the role of the practical nurse in assigning tasks for client care. You decide to create a new policy to be added to the employee handbook in your nursing facility. The information to be added to the handbook will be used to train and prepare incoming LPNs. To create the policy, utilize resources including the Nurse Practice Act and be sure to follow your state’s requirements when creating the policy. The following information should be contained within the new policy for the handbook: Identify other employees to whom the LPN can assign tasksList and describe the tasks that can be assignedExplain the rationale behind the role of the practical nurse and the risks posed if LPNs do not adhere to their role Breakdown of Assignment InstructionsFor this week’s assignment you will create a new policy clearly stating the role of the practical nurse in assigning tasks for client care. You must, utilize Reliable resources (links provided) including the Nurse Practice Act and ensure that you’re adhering to your state’s requirements when creating the policy. You need to include the following information in your policy: Identify all other employees to whom the LPN can assign tasksWho can the LPN Delegate too?Rubric 20% of grade: Comprehensively identify the employees to whom the LPN can assign tasks. This means provide detailed description.List and describe the tasks that can be assignedWhat tasks can the LPN delegate to these employees?Rubric 28% of grade: Comprehensively identified and provided detailed descriptions of the tasks that can be assigned. This means don’t just list things that can be assigned, provide a description of the task as well.Explain the rationale behind the role of the practical nurse and the risks posed if LPNs do not adhere to their role.Meaning what is the reason for the role of the practical nurse. What would happen if the LPN worked outside of their designated scope of practice?Rubric 42% of grade: Thoroughly explained the rationale behind the role of the practical nurse and detailed identification of the risks posed if LPNs do not adhere to their scope. Provided multiple examples that demonstrated the rationale and risks posed if role is not adhered to. This means do not just list possibilities, explain them. Provide examples to support your information.Add References and answer in paragraph form Health Science Science Nursing NURSING PRN1725 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)