Licensed Practical Nurse I-III

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

19h

About The Position

Introduction Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government. For more information, please visit our website today! Summary Statement This is the entry level of practical nursing care. Positions report to a technical supervisor.

Requirements

• JOB REQUIREMENTS for Licensed Practical Nurse I Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nurse license, Delaware temporary license or multi-state compact license.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS for Licensed Practical Nurse II Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license. At least six months' experience as a Practical Nurse.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS for Licensed Practical Nurse III Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license. At least eighteen months' experience as a Practical Nurse.
• All new hires are required to attend an in-person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments as directed.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration).
• Pours, administers, charts and records medications.
• Gives prescribed intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and inoculations.
• Observes patient behavior and condition and reports changes to appropriate staff.
• Records information on patients' charts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed