What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department (ED/ER) position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center?
- Seaford, DE
- TidalHealth Nanticoke
- Emergency Department
- Standby - Monday - Friday occasional weekends - 11-11
- Req #: 31531
Sign On Bonus Up to $5,000 available!
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ED LPN Position Summary
The ED LPN provides nursing care for emergency and trauma patients. The ED plays a significant role in the hospitals Stroke, AMI and Trauma Programs. There is also a specialized area for adult and pediatric mental health evaluations. The ED LPN works under the supervision of an RN to provide direct patient care. The ED LPN participates, with the RN in planning care for a broad spectrum of patients. This position is specifically for nursing students that would like to gain clinical, hands-on experience while attending nursing school.
ED LPN Position Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program.
ED LPN Work Schedule
- May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy.
- Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.
- Required to work weekends per unit need.
- Expected to work overtime on occasion.
ED LPN Benefits
- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
