LPN- Licensed Practical Nurses - Bellevue
State of Nebraska

Bellevue, Nebraska

Posted in Public Sector and Government


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Description
Under direction of a Registered Nurse or other eligible licensed practitioner. Provides nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons residing in the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home. Performs related work as assigned.

$18.00-$22.50/hourly Depending on Experience. Shift Differential pay for eve/night/weekends. Overtime may be required

12505 So. 40th Street-Bellevue, NE 68123

Day/Night 12 hour Shifts - Full/Part time w/ alternating weekends

Examples of Work
Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs. Responds to patient's calls and/or requests. Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments. Documents care activities in patient's medical record. May collect lab specimens. 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; keeps necessary records. May prepare patients for examinations, tests, or physician visits. Monitors direct care staff; assists in training and educating direct care staff. May act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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, 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 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.


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