LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Home Healthcare

Now offering Recruitment and Referral Incentives at the Department of State (DOS).

• 10,000.00 Recruitment Incentive for Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Consultants, Nursing Supervisors, Compliance Nurses
• 7,500.00 Recruitment Incentive for Licensed Practical Nurses
• 5,000.00 Recruitment Incentive for Certified Nurse’s Assistants

The Department of State (DOS) seeks to increase the number of applicants for clinical nursing positions by offering a recruitment incentive to eligible Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant candidates in accordance with the DOS Recruitment and Referral Incentive Program.

New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DOS. Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DOS employees who refer new hires to the state in the specified classifications and will also be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant.

This class describes the advanced level of registered nursing work. Positions at this level report to a technical supervisor and the incumbent may travel periodically to conduct site visits, as needed.

Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.

Develops, implements, and/or reviews nursing care plans.

Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.

Participates in and makes recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Registered Nurse III

At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing with at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse, or a Master’s degree or higher in Nursing.

Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or a multi‑state compact license.

Pre‑employment drug testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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