Licensed Practical Nurse-Foulk Road

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Primary Care Foulk Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The LPN gathers patient data, contributes to care planning with the healthcare team, and provides care consistent with professional practice standards and regulatory requirements. The role includes medication and vaccine administration, assisting providers with procedures within the LPN’s scope, point-of-care testing, and age- and developmentally appropriate care for primary and specialty care patients. The LPN also completes and documents patient intake, participates in quality improvement activities, and screens patient and family calls, escalating or referring them appropriately.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Active Delaware LPN licensure.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient data and collaborate with the healthcare team on the plan of care.
• Provide care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administer medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider.
• Assist providers with procedures within the scope of the LPN license.
• Perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care to primary and specialty care patients.
• Perform and document patient intake, including height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screening, reason for visit, and medication reconciliation.
• Participate in departmental and system-wide quality improvement activities.
• Screen patient and family calls, gather information, and escalate or refer appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed