Licensed Practical Nurse -Specialty Care

Nemours Children's Health; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support pediatric care teams. The LPN gathers patient data, performs follow-up assessments, and contributes to care plans under licensed supervision.

The role includes administering medications and vaccines, assisting with procedures, and performing point-of-care testing while ensuring care aligns with standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program.
• Active Delaware LPN licensure required.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Weekday hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am–5:00 pm; evenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient data and collaborate with healthcare team on plan of care.
• Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administer medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider.
• Assist provider 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.
• Document patient intake including vitals and screenings.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Screen patient and family calls, escalate and refer appropriately.

Skills

Patient data collection

Medications administration

Procedures support

Point of care testing

Care planning collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

DE LPN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At the direction and under the supervision of a recognized licensed authority, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) contributes to the nursing process by performing tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, supportive and restorative care. The LPN gathers patient data and performs follow-up assessments using the nursing process.

Primary Functions

At the direction and under the supervision of a recognized licensed authority, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) contributes to the nursing process by performing tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, supportive and restorative care. The LPN gathers patient data and performs follow-up assessments using the nursing process.

Essential Functions

• 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 but not limited to: height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screen, reason for visit, medication reconciliation
• Participates in departmental and system wide quality improvement activities
• Screens patient and family calls, gathers information, escalates and refers appropriately

Required

• Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Active DE LPN licensure required
• Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association.
• Work hours are Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Evening hours may be required in the future based on operational needs.

About Us

"Nemours Children's Health" is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.