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ViaQuest

Lead LPN

Middleburg Heights, OH · On-site

$29 - $30/hr

Lead LPN A Great Opportunity /$29 to $30 per hour / Full Time/ Some Travel Required At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental ...

ViaQuest

Lead LPN

Middleburg Heights, OH · On-site

$29 - $30/hr

Lead LPN A Great Opportunity /$29 to $30 per hour / Full Time/ Some Travel Required At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental ...

Summit Health

Lead LPN/MA - Urgent Care

White Plains, NY · On-site

$33.99 - $42.50/hr

The Lead LPN coordinates the day-to-day patient flow as part of a healthcare team by assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a ...

Water Oak Villa

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$21.25 - $29/hr

The Lead LPN is also responsible for ensuring that quality services is a way of life for Water Oak Villa where every associate's interaction with residents and family members reflects the philosophy ...

LifeStream

Lead LPN Full-Time

New Bedford, MA

$37/hr

The LPN will encourage and facilitate participant choice and support those choices using all available resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD LPN: To perform this job successfully ...

LifeStream

Lead LPN Full-Time

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$37/hr

The LPN will encourage and facilitate participant choice and support those choices using all available resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD LPN: To perform this job successfully ...

Albany Med

LPN - Pulmonary Medicine Office

Albany, NY · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $54,690.00 - $82,035.00 LPN - Full Time Pulmonary Medicine Office Albany, NY Under the direction of the attending physician, RN, Lead LPN or practice ...

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How much do lead lpn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead lpn in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Lead LPN typically coordinate with registered nurses and other healthcare team members?

As a Lead LPN, you play a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration between licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, physicians, and support staff. You may be responsible for delegating tasks, ensuring proper documentation, and monitoring patient care to maintain quality standards. Regular team meetings, hand-off reports, and interdisciplinary rounds are common, allowing you to address concerns and promote seamless patient care. This collaborative environment helps foster professional growth and ensures optimal outcomes for patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead LPN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead LPN, you need a current LPN license, strong clinical skills, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of patient care protocols. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and basic medical equipment is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure safe, high-quality care and effective team coordination in healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Lead Lpn vs Staff Lpn?

AspectLead LpnStaff Lpn
CertificationsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with leadership trainingLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Work EnvironmentSupervises team, coordinates patient care, administrative dutiesProvides direct patient care under supervision
Employer UsageLong-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics with team leadership rolesHospitals, nursing homes, clinics

The main difference between Lead Lpn and Staff Lpn lies in their responsibilities. Lead Lpn typically has additional leadership duties, overseeing other LPNs and coordinating care, while Staff Lpn focuses on direct patient care. Both roles require an LPN license, but Lead Lpn often involves supervisory skills and administrative tasks.

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Infographic showing various Lead Lpn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,140 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse MEAC - NU (JR232533)

New York, NY

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care
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$28.25 - $38.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

IntroductionTo heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. 

Overview

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Job Summary

In addition to their regular daily shift LPN duties, the Lead LPN will perform additional clinical and administrative tasks that will provide support to their clinical team and practice. The Lead LPN will be responsible for recording patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. This associate will administer medication, injections and functions in scope of license. This position will clean equipment in patient care areas and ensure patient care rooms are kept clean and supplies are well stocked. The Lead LPN will maintain records of patient activities and observations and submit records to the appropriate clinical staff regarding patient's condition. The Lead LPN will assist with scheduling patients and authorizations to support administrative staff as needed. The Lead LPN will train and monitor all clinical associates on all related clinical and clerical workflows. The Lead LPN will advise the Practice Manager of associate performance to address any areas of training and development required. The Lead LPN will be responsible for day-to-day activities including, but not limited to, planning and development, scheduling and daily operations. The Lead LPN will ensure their clinical team works with clinical and clerical support staff to deliver excellent patient care and promote patient satisfaction. The Lead LPN will also practice under the direction of the Practice Manager.

The LPN will work with clinical and clerical support staff to deliver excellent patient care and promote patient satisfaction across multiple practices. The LPN will practice under the direction of the appropriate clinical staff and cross cover across multiple practices. The LPN will be responsible for monitoring patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. This associate will administer medication, injections and functions in scope of license. This position will clean equipment in patient care areas and ensure patient care rooms are kept clean, and supplies are well stocked. The LPN will maintain records of patient activities and observations and submit records to the appropriate clinical staff regarding patient's condition. The LPN will assist with scheduling patients and authorizations to support administrative staff as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Administers medications, injections, insulin, immunizations, perform finger sticks and functions in scope of license. ADA
  • Identifies patient goals, communicates, and collaborates with clinical team to support patient care plan. ADA
  • Performs clinical workflows. ADA
  • Monitor and record patient's vital signs, patient history and reason for visit. ADA
  • Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families. ADA
  • Assist with scheduling, referral and follow-up appointments. ADA
  • Cross cover multiple practices. ADA
  • Assist with authorizations and administrative needs as needed. ADA

Requirements

  • High School Required.
  • AS Preferred.
  • 4-6 years, 1-5 Years (Tier dependent) Required.
  • Annual Assessment - OHS Required.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required.
  • National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) or another license examination acceptable to NYSED Required.

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