Licensed Practical Nurse-Foulk Road
Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE
About The Position
Nemours is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Primary Care Foulk Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The LPN provides care to primary and specialty care patients, collects patient data, assists providers, administers prescribed medications and vaccines, performs point-of-care testing, and contributes to quality improvement. The position requires an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate, active Delaware LPN licensure, and current American Heart Association BLS certification.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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