Licensed Practical Nurse I - III
About The Position
The LPN, a Licensed Practical Nurse, is sometimes referred to as a vocational nurse. LPNs provide direct care to their patients. They are responsible in providing for the daily basic needs of patients, including administering medication and treatments, and maintain close communication with their supervisors, the Registered Nurses. If patients have minor wounds, LPNs perform wound cleaning and dressing changes. LPNs are also responsible for checking patients' hydration and food intake and assisting patients with hygiene and ADLs. Essential Functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and are not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. 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.
Requirements
- Possession of a Delaware practical Nurse license, Delaware temporary license or multi-state compact license.
- At least six months experience as a Practical Nurse.
- At least eighteen months experience as a Practical Nurse.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
- Providing for the daily basic needs of patients.
- Administering medication and treatments.
- Maintaining close communication with supervisors, the Registered Nurses.
- Performing wound cleaning and dressing changes for minor wounds.
- Checking patients' hydration and food intake.
- Assisting patients with hygiene and ADLs.
Benefits
- Recruitment and Referral Incentives
- Comprehensive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
