Licensed Practical Nurse I-III

About the role

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse I: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nurse license, Delaware temporary license or multi-state compact license.
• Licensed Practical Nurse II: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license. At least six months experience as a Practical Nurse.
• Licensed Practical Nurse III: Possession of a Delaware Practical Nursing license or multi-state compact license. At least eighteen months experience as a Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse: Commensurate with experience.
• Nurse Consultant: Commensurate with experience.
• Nursing Supervisor: Commensurate with experience.
• Compliance Nurse: Commensurate with experience.
• Advanced Practice Nurse: Commensurate with experience.
• Certified Nurse’s Assistant: Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 10/17/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

• For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
• DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• Browse our comprehensive benefit package at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Selection Process

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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. 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.