Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hands of Heartland, Inc.; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great PTO

Job summary

Hands of Heartland, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Lincoln, Nebraska for a full-time professional role. The LPN provides routine and emergency nursing care, coordinates care, and ensures accurate documentation.

The position offers a casual environment with great PTO and standard Mon-Fri 8-5 shifts with paid holidays off. The ideal candidate is licensed as an LPN in Nebraska, has at least 1 year of general nursing experience (preferably in IDD), and holds a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an 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.

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.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nebraska LPN license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Professional Lincoln, NE, US

6 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.