LPN Med Surg Telemetry 5 West (Nights)
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Job Summary
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry - 5 West
Position Details:
5 West is a 40-bed non specialty med-surg unit caring for patients ages 18 and older. The staff cares for a variety of medical and telemetry patients with acute and/or chronic illness such as sepsis respiratory gastrointestinal endocrine cardiac disease and COVID-19. Staff members will manage titratable drips chest tubes tracheostomies complex wound care post-bariatric procedures high oxygen delivery systems and end-of-life care.
5 West is known as the 5 West Wolfpack because of its outstanding teamwork. Its centralized nursing station allows staff to build camaraderie learn and grow together. The culture and close-knit environment on 5 West make this unit ideal for new and experienced nurses. It is the only unit in the hospital to have a Zen room which features a massage chair adult coloring books and other materials to support staff who need to reset their mindset.
The staff and leaders on our team are passionate about mentoring professional development and finding new and innovative ways to care for patients! 5 West leaders support their new staff by providing in depth orientation goal planning progress meetings and check-ins 30/60/90 days post-orientation completion.
All new graduate nurses get to attend nurse residency and encompassed in that program is a medical-surgical fellowship to enhance knowledge on various disease processes for new graduate nurses.
5 West will transition to a team-based care delivery model in January 2025. Team based care is a group of licensed and unlicensed healthcare professionals working in unison towards a common goal to care for a group of patients. Our team-based care delivery model consists of Lead Nurses Registered Nurses Virtual Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants. Virtual nurses are incorporated into the team to perform administrative tasks that require an RN license but do not require physical presence (i.e. admission and discharge paperwork patient education dual nurse sign offs etc.).
Team based care allows for nurses to work at the top of their scope and effectively uses each team members strengths skills and experiences as well as promotes teamwork communication and leadership.
My Job in a Minute - Nursing in a Team Based Care Model - Details:
- Full Time or Part Time position
- Nights
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
Competitive Wages and Financial Incentives
o Newly graduating LPNs start at $22.17 with a $2000 sign on bonus after 6 months
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Licensed Practical Nurse
Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patients plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative teamwork and flexibility required.
Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1 2023 or later).
Completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course if graduated prior to May 1 2016 from a LPN program in the state of Nebraska OR hold a license from a compact state and present proof of program curriculum that includes IV therapy or completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic courserequired
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a physicians office preferred. Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.
Proficiency in secondary language preferred.
Participate in performance improvement activities preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
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- Business Development
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- Revenue Growth
- Oversight
- Regional Sales
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Product Line
- Ensure Compliance
- Human Resources
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- Direct Reports
About Company
Nebraska Medicine is the most comprehensive health network in the region, with two major hospitals, more than 1,000 doctors and 40 clinics in the Omaha area.
