LPN (or RN), FT Day

John Knox Village; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village in Lincoln, NE seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Long Care Unit of the Village Care Center. The incumbent will perform nursing assessments, follow the physician's plan of treatment, administer care according to nursing standards, and support the Village mission.

The position operates on a two-week rotating schedule (7a–7p), Blue Team, with duties including med dispensing, vitals, wound care,

Qualifications

• Education: completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications: LPN license by state board; BLS; valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge/Skills: reading/comprehension of safety rules and procedures; basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in one-on-one and small group settings; math calculations for medications and dosages.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and handbooks.
• Ability to write simple sentences and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care per individualized plan and unit services (medication, vitals, wound care, personal care).
• Report resident changes to RN/management promptly and accurately.
• Complete nursing documentation timely to meet state and Village requirements.
• May delegate tasks to caregivers and follow up on assignments.
• May perform homemaking and other environmental services as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification

Accredited School of Nursing education

Job description

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE FOLLOWING TWO WEEK ROTATING SCHEDULE *

7a-7p

Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat - Sun/Wed/Thurs

BLUE TEAM

Long Care Unit in the Village Care Center

Job Summary - Lpn

The LPN performs direct resident/patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, follows the plan of care in accordance with physician's plan of treatment; provides nursing services in accordance with current nursing practice; and evaluates resident’s/patient's response to treatment. Supportive of Village mission and values.

Essential Functions - Lpn

• Provides direct resident/patient care based on a specific plan and departmental services. This may include dispensing medication, checking vitals, changing wounds, personal care, etc.
• Timely and accurately reports resident/patient changes, needs and/or requirements to the Registered Nurse and/or other managing staff.
• Accurately and timely completes required documentation of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.
• May delegate appropriate tasks to care givers and follows up on assignments.
• May perform homemaking and other environmental services when necessary for services provided through the department.
• The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.
• Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - LPN

Education

This job requires a combination of education, training and experience that is acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to direct patient contact
• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge And Skills (required Unless Otherwise Noted)

• Minimum of 12 training and in-service hours annually.
• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-Offer Background Check and Health Screening Required

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