Licensed Practical Nurse I-III

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary StatementThe incumbent in this position will provide nursing services including, but not limited to direct care, assessments, and facilitating health care services to residents. In addition, regular contact with individuals, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other departments as required.Essential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.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 Requirement SeriesJOB REQUIREMENTS forLicensed Practical Nurse IApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:Possession of a Delaware Practical Nurse license, Delaware temporary license ormulti-state compact license.JOB REQUIREMENTS for Licensed Practical Nurse IIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license.At least six months experience as a Practical Nurse.JOB REQUIREMENTS for Licensed Practical Nurse IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license.At least eighteen months experience as a Practical Nurse.\nCompany DescriptionWe offer a commitment to your personal and professional life. Working for the State of Delaware you may qualify for a retirement pension, paid parental leave, a compressed work schedule and shift differential pay.Company DescriptionWe offer a commitment to your personal and professional life. Working for the State of Delaware you may qualify for a retirement pension, paid parental leave, a compressed work schedule and shift differential pay.