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Licensed Practical Nurse-duPont Pediatrics, Milford 32 Hours at Nemours

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Milford, Delaware





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.

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

  • Additional Responsibility:
  • Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development
  • Monitors waiting room and keeps patient informed about delays
  • Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers and contributes to plan of care
  • Provides patient education
  • Monitors patient flow including preparing patients and rooms for physicals and sick visits.
  • Orders and stocks appropriate inventory of medical-surgical supplies
  • Performs all other related tasks as necessary
  • Monitors and ensures patient safety and office cleanliness and security

Requirements:

Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Active registered nurse licensure for appropriate state (based upon location of practice site) required

Current BLS through AHA required

Schedule: 32 hours per week with a evening expectation and rotating Saturday coverage. Hours of operation for department are 730 AM to 630 PM Monday through Thursday, 730-500 on Friday and 800 to 430 on Saturday.





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