Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hands of Heartland; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays off

Paid time off

Job summary

Hands of Heartland in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time professional role. The LPN will perform routine and emergency nursing care, coordinate health services, and develop care plans to support individuals served.

Shifts are Monday–Friday 8-5, with paid holidays off and strong PTO benefits. The ideal candidate is licensed in Nebraska, has at least 1 year of nursing experience (IDD preferred), and holds a valid driver's license with reliable

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a LPN and able to work in Nebraska
• 1 year of general nursing experience, preferably in IDD
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans
• Facility training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures
• Provide assistance to staff as needed
• Documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Professional Lincoln, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1968

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The LPN provides routine and emergency assessments and nursing care to ensure optimal health status for each individual we support. This role provides a casual environment with great PTO!

Shifts: Mon-Fri 8-5 pm, paid holidays off

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans
• Facility training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures
• Provide assistance to staff as needed
• Documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner on the appropriate forms
• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e., assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change).
• Assess acute and chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration of life-threatening instability.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and/or discharges of patients
• Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
• Screen and monitor participants for medical problems/side effects.

Education & Experience

• Must be able to be licensed as a LPN and able to work in the state of Nebraska
• 1 year of general nursing experience, preferably in IDD
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization.
• Must be highly organized and responsive to immediate needs.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of computer systems (Word, Excel and Outlook) to develop and maintain necessary programs to support quality assurance activities.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Good hearing and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds. Other duties as assigned.