LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Straight Nights

About the role

Facility: GSS NE Bloomfield, located at 300 N 2nd St, Bloomfield, NE 68718. This not‑for‑profit organization has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors, delivering quality care in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, utilizing appropriate age‑ and population‑specific standards related to physical and psychosocial needs per the care plan.
• Performs testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident’s status and provides the needed care.
• Recognizes problems, recommends solutions, and responds effectively to assist in emergent situations.
• Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents.
• Contributes to resident assessment and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, health care providers, and the public.
• Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Counsels residents, family members, and/or resident advocates (under direction of an RN, APP, or physician) on prevention and treatment plans.
• Applies resident education principles to develop self‑care programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• If IV therapy/management skills are required (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, or have a minimum of 400 hours of LPN experience at another facility.
• Specific services/positions may have additional education, training, or experience requirements.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with the State Nursing board and/or possesses multi‑state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications.
• Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training for the department and facility.

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: $32.00 – $48.00 per hour. A $20,000 sign‑on bonus is available. Shift differentials apply: Monday–Thursday (6 pm–6 am) +$1.25/hr; Friday–Sunday (6 pm–6 am) +$7.25/hr.

Schedule

Shift: 12‑hour night shifts, 6:00 pm–6:30 am. Full‑time position with 36 hours per week, rotating weekends and holidays.