Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical

Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical at ChristianaCare summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides round-the-clock medical care to adult patients in a 20-bed long-stay medical unit, supporting patients with complex discharge needs and awaiting long-term placement. The role involves collaboration across disciplines, critical thinking, patient prioritization, and compassionate care. Candidates must hold a practical nursing license in Delaware, have completed accredited practical nursing education, and commit to pursuing RN licensure and a BSN degree.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 4A Medical Unit

Day Shift (Hours: 7a-7p) Holidays and Weekends - per the department guidelines.

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Hospital in Newark is currently seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the 4A Medical Unit. 

The 4A Medical Unit is a 20-bed, long-stay unit that provides round-the-clock medical care. This unit accommodates patients who are awaiting long-term placement or have complex discharge needs. 

Our patient population consists of adults aged 18 and older, and their conditions are generally stable. Patients are typically received and transferred from medical or surgical inpatient floors.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!

Education and Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Eligible to be licensed in the State of Delaware.
• Previous inpatient experience is a plus.
• BLS required.
• Per the offer of employment letter, a signed commitment upon hire to obtain an RN license and then a subsequent BSN degree within the defined time frame. 

QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent partnership within and across disciplines! 
• We work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together. 
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization
• Anticipating the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Medical Care, Patient Care, Inpatient Nursing, Long-term Care, Healthcare, Medical Unit, Delaware Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing