Licensed Practical Nurse I-III - Patient Care Specialist

DE; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of State of Delaware is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN I–III) for a casual/seasonal series posting. Positions involve direct nursing care tasks such as administering treatments, taking vital signs, and medication administration under supervision.

Applicants must hold the Delaware LPN license (or multi-state compact license) with related experience as specified for each level. All hires must meet pre-employment requirements including drug testing, background checks, and

Qualifications

• Possession of a Delaware Practical Nurse license, Delaware temporary license or multi-state compact license.
• Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license.
• At least six months experience as a Practical Nurse (for LPN II).
• At least eighteen months experience as a Practical Nurse (for LPN III).

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.

Job description

The Department of State of Delaware is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN I–III) for a casual/seasonal series posting. Positions involve direct nursing care tasks such as administering treatments, taking vital signs, and medication administration under supervision.

Applicants must hold the Delaware LPN license (or multi-state compact license) with related experience as specified for each level. All hires must meet pre-employment requirements including drug testing, background checks, and