LPN - Emergency Services

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Emergency Services to join our 48-bed ED. The role requires timely, compassionate care in a fast-paced setting and supports patient plans of care with the RN and medical team.

We offer part-time or full-time options with 12-hour shifts (.6 or .9 FTE) and a focus on teamwork, initiative, and flexibility. Required: Nebraska LPN license, BLS from an AHA program, and IV therapy training if graduated before May 1, 2016; 2+

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Nebraska LPN license or compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA-endorsed program.
• Completion of IV therapy course if graduated prior to May 1, 2016.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within LPN scope of practice in the Emergency Department.
• Support patient plans of care in collaboration with RN and medical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

LPN license

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Services

**At least 2 years nursing experience preferred**

ASK YOUR RECRUITER ABOUT:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Repayment Program
• ADN > BSN Funded Sponsorship Program

Position Highlights

The 48-bed Emergency Department and tertiary referral center provide care for various acuities, conditions and age ranges. Nursing ratios vary based on care area and acuity of patients.

Shift:

• Part-time or Full-time
• .6 FTE or .9FTE (12 hour shifts)
• Mid Shift (1100-2300 with occasional 1300-0100)

Why Nebraska Medicine:

• Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Candidate must present completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course if graduated prior to May 1, 2016

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a physician's office preferred. Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.
• Proficiency in secondary language preferred.
• Participate in performance improvement activities preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.