Patient Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Kent General Hospital
Location: Dover
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing
care to patients within patient care services on medical-surgical
units. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized
knowledge, judgment, and skill are performed in accordance
Bayhealth policies. After competency verification, the Licensed
Practical Nurse may deliver patient care services to the adult, and
geriatric populations. The care may include, but is not limited to,
the following: obtaining and recording in the medical record: blood
pressure, pulse, temperature and pulse oximetry, drawing blood,
EKG, administration of oral medications, administration of
maintenance fluids, administration of tube feedings, transporting
patients, obtain urine and stool specimens, perform point of care
testing, assist with procedures consistent with the scope of the
employee's position (i.e.. dressing changes, urinary catherization,
bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, transferring,
feeding, observing, and reporting the general well-being of the
person(s) to whom they are providing care). Minimum Education and
Experience Minimum Preferred Education: Graduate of accredited
practical school of nursing *Must obtain RN licensure from a
program that is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN) in timeframe as indicated within RN agreement.
Experience: New graduates may be considered 2 years LPN experience
Computer/Software Knowledge: Basic computer literacy Basic computer
skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, or similar software.
Licensure/Certification BLS required. Must be a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) in DE, or compact state; Certification in Specialty
area. ACLS Certification Special Knowledge, Skills, and/or
Abilities + Moderate knowledge of medical terminology; Blood
Glucose Monitoring; HIPAA. + Must be proficient in reading,
writing, and speaking English. + Knowledge of Medications and
proper administration of said medications.
Keywords: Kent General Hospital, Wilmington , Patient Care Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Dover, Delaware
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