LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Night Shift Western Nebraska Veterans Home Scottsbluff
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Night Shift Western Nebraska Veterans Home Scottsbluff
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Veterans Affairs Agency 28
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Work schedule:; 8 hour Shift; Set Schedule work every other weekend.
Do you have a passion for taking care of others Are you a dynamic LPN who is eager to work in a fastpaced environment If you answered YES! then we just may be the team for you! Under direction of a Registered Nurse or other eligible licensed practitioner Provides nursing care for ill injured or disabled persons residing in the Western Nebraska Veterans Home. Performs related work as assigned.
Observes evaluates and charts patients behaviors symptoms reactions to medications diet the environment and patient needs. Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities dressing wounds or other skin or breathing treatments. Administers medications charts time given and amounts on patient records; is aware of potential and actual adverse medication reactions and responds appropriately when such occur. Assists or collaborates with Registered Nurses unit manager or team leader in developing nursing care plans; assists in implementing care plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input into patient care planning. Interprets care and treatment plans and approaches to other personnel. Reviews charting evaluates and reports patient care to proper persons. May act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:A current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska is required.
Knowledge of: licensed practical nursing theory and practice principles and techniques of patient care and treatments medication and medication administration procedures and practices and care and use of medical equipment and supplies. Ability to: evaluate nursing needs and to exercise competent judgment; evaluate patient behaviors symptoms and effects of medications; plan monitor work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting; communicate effectively; interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; prepare and maintain records charts and reports; maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
