With 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.
Position 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 treatment area patients.
- Participates in departmental and system wide quality improvement activities.
- Screens patient and family calls, gathers information, escalates, and refers appropriately.
Position Requirements
- Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program is required
- LPN experience preferred
- Licensed in the State of Delaware as an LPN
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.