FT Licensed Practical Nurse

son; Bellevue (NE); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

The Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 in Bellevue, NE is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care with a focus on med administration, wound care, and collaborative care planning. Expect three 12‑hour shifts weekly (Day 0600-1830, NOC 1800-0630) and a structured two‑week block schedule.

Competitive hourly pay with a $3.00 differential plus shift differentials; wage range reflects duties for caring for America's Heroes in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska LPN license required.
• Preferred: gerontological nursing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Observe, evaluate, and chart patient conditions and medication responses.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with RNs in developing and implementing care plans.
• Prepare patients for exams and coordinate with other staff.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Teamwork

Formation

LPN license (Nebraska)

Description du poste

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Bellevue, NE

Hiring Rate: $26.907

Job Posting: JR2026-00028500 FT Licensed Practical Nurse (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-02-2026

Job Description

Looking for a nursing job that provides the perfect Work/Life Balance? Look no more! Our LPN's work Three (3) 12-hour shifts each week. We provide a set, two-week block schedule that allows our nurses the ability to easily plan their day to day activities while enjoying a rewarding career caring for America's Heroes! We offer two shifts:

• Day Shift 0600-1830
• NOC Shift 1800-0630

Wage Info: $29.907-38.907 per hour (Breakdown $26.907-35.907/hour + $3.00 differential + shift differentials)

Nurses observe, evaluate, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs. Respond 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 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.

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 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; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.