FT Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Located in Bellevue, NE, this Licensed Practical Nurse position offers a set two‑week block schedule with three 12‑hour shifts per week, allowing excellent work‑life balance while caring for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Observe, evaluate, and chart patient behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, environment, and patient needs.
• Respond to patient calls and/or requests.
• Prepare and administer therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, wound dressing, or skin or breathing treatments.
• Document care activities in patient medical records.
• May collect lab specimens.
• Administer medications, chart time given and amounts on patient records; monitor for potential and actual adverse medication reactions and respond appropriately.
• Assist or collaborate with Registered Nurses in developing and implementing nursing care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input into patient care planning.
• Interpret care and treatment plans and approaches for other personnel.
• Review charting, evaluate and report patient care to proper persons; maintain necessary records.
• May prepare patients for examinations, tests, or physician visits.
• Monitor direct care staff; assist in training and educating direct care staff.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in gerontological nursing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 exercise competent judgment; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications.
• Ability to plan, monitor work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting.
• Ability to communicate effectively; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports; maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift.
• Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.

Pay

Wage range: $29.907–$38.907 per hour (base $26.907–$35.907/hour + $3.00 differential + shift differentials). Hiring rate starts at $26.907 per hour.

Schedule

Three 12‑hour shifts per week on a set two‑week block schedule. Shift options: Day Shift 06:00–18:30, NOC Shift 18:00–06:30.

Benefits

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information, visit the state jobs benefits page.