As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment. All Nemours associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.

The licensed practical nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing care. The licensed practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching. Health counseling, and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed physician or licensed healthcare provider. The LPN gathers patient data, performs follow-up assessments using the nursing process.

The licensed practical nurse provides safe nursing care to pediatric patients with guidance and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. The LPN is responsible for daily patient care, assessment and treatment in collaboration with the clinical medical provider. The LPN must be competent in caring for patients with moderate to complex heath issues.

Essential Functions:

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.


• Gather patient data and collaborate with healthcare team on plan of care.


• Documents ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care.


• Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.


• Safely administers medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider.


• Assists the clinical provider with in office procedures within the scope of the nurse’s license.


• Performs phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens and back office laboratory tests.


• Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary care patients.

Requirements:

Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Active registered nurse license in the state of practice

Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required

1 year of job related experience required. 

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.