Bilingual Pediatric LPN – Primary Care

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Primary Care at the St. Francis Location. Bilingual English/Spanish applicants preferred. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30-5 or 9:30-5:30, depending on schedule.

The LPN will gather patient data, administer medications and vaccines as prescribed, assist with procedures, and perform point-of-care testing. The role involves age-appropriate care, intake documentation, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Active DE LPN licensure required.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient data and collaborate with healthcare team on plan of care.
• Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administers medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider.
• Assists provider with procedures within the scope of the LPN license.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary and specialty care patients.
• Performs and documents patient intake including height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screen, reason for visit, and medication reconciliation.
• Participates in departmental and system-wide quality improvement activities.
• Screens patient and family calls, gathers information, escalates and refers appropriately.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Primary Care at the St. Francis Location. Bilingual English/Spanish applicants preferred. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30-5 or 9:30-5:30, depending on schedule.

The LPN will gather patient data, administer medications and vaccines as prescribed, assist with procedures, and perform point-of-care testing. The role involves age-appropriate care, intake documentation, and participation in quality improvement activities.