ICU LPN (Nights) FT

DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL; Nebraska; On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital in Nebraska is seeking an experienced ICU LPN for the night shift. This full-time role involves direct patient care in a critical care setting, with responsibilities across assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and coordinating with the nursing team.

The ideal candidate holds a valid LPN license, preferably BLS certified, and can work nights. You will contribute to high-quality care for diverse patient populations and support a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license required; BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in ICU/critical care nursing is preferred.
• Ability to work nights as a full-time Night shift.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients across age groups.
• Monitor and report patient status and responses to interventions to physicians.
• Identify and respond to arrhythmias, respirator complications, and critical events.
• Assist in care planning, documentation, and implementing nursing orders.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips under RN supervision.
• Educate patients and families and support discharge planning.

Skills

LPN experience

ICU experience

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Stress management

Patient assessment

Education

LPN License

BLS Certification (Preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ICU LPN (Nights) FT

Hours: Full-time, Night shift, 7 pm‑7 am

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Apply knowledge of illness, wellness, injuries and diseases, and use available resources and data in assessing and caring for patients.
• Document and report to the physician and other appropriate persons patient condition and/or other pertinent observations as well as response to nursing and/or medical intervention.
• Assess and report to the Charge Nurse or Physician cardiac arrhythmias, respirator status and complications that require therapy to offset catastrophic or life‑threatening events.
• Assist in planning and documenting care based on nursing assessment and apply knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, human behavior and appropriate standards of care.
• Assist in and directly participate in implementing the plan of care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established critical care policies and procedures. Intervene with proper techniques, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of self, care given by peers, environment and instrumental in progressing patient toward outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in performing or assisting in treatments and medications such as basic nursing procedures (catheterization, suctioning, etc.). Application of cardiac monitoring equipment. Administer oral, rectal, sublingual, external, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular medications. Mixes, hangs, and regulates appropriate IV drips under the direction of Registered Nurse.
• Participate in patient teaching and discharge plan by identifying risk factors, pathophysiology of patient’s illness.
• Document and report to other appropriate persons patient condition and/or pertinent observations as well as response to nursing or medical interventions.
• Respect dignity and confidentiality of patients and provide support for emotional needs.
• Assist in maintaining clean, safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocol, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge base and actions in the care of critically ill patients.
• Responsible at all times to a Registered Nurse but also accountable for own conduct and promote good interpersonal relationship with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function.
• Participate in development of ICU/CCU nursing goals.
• Participate in and support research and/or quality assurance programs and activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patient, and significant others.
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolutions of staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures of the department of nursing.
• Participate in continuing education programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

License / Certification

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN License (Required)

Dodge County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Additional Information

• Position Type: Full Time
• Shift: Night

Contact Information

• Penny Brown – Director of Human Resources
• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: 478‑448‑4105