LPN - FT Days - St. John's Center

Facility: GSS NE Kearney St John's Ctr • Location: Kearney, NE • Address: 3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847 • Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long-term care (LTC), under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, utilizing appropriate age and population-specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. Performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and responds effectively to assist in emergent situations. Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents, contributing to their assessment and administering medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed and documents resident interactions and outcomes. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public. Communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality, and counsels residents and family members on prevention and treatment plans under direction. Develops self-care programs based on resident education principles and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for residents under supervision.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing principles and practices within the full scope of expertise.
• Perform testing and evaluate resident status data; respond to emergent situations.
• Ensure health, comfort, and safety of residents; contribute to resident assessments.
• Administer medications or treatments as ordered by healthcare providers.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Counsel residents and family members on prevention and treatment plans under direction.
• Develop self-care programs based on resident education principles.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills in North Dakota: graduation from a Board-approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have a minimum of 400 hours of experience as an LPN at another facility.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Pay

Salary range: $24.75 - $36.00 per hour. $20,000 sign-on bonus available.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• PTO accrued every two weeks