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LPN

State of Nebraska • Kearney, Nebraska, United States • $24.57 - $36.22 / hour • 5m ago

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Kearney Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$24.57

Classification Salary Range:

$24.57 - $36.22

Job Posting:

JR2023-00000384 LPN (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

Description:

12 hour shifts. $24.57-$36.219/hr. Pay rate commensurate with experience.. Plus $3 differential for every hour worked! Other incentives include: * Shift Differential of $1-$1.75 * $200 monthly bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more.

Job duties:

Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs. Responds to patient's calls and/or requests. Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments. Documents care activities in patient's medical record. May collect lab specimens. Administers medications, charts time given and amounts on patient records; is aware of potential and actual adverse medication reactions and responds appropriately when such occur. Assists or collaborates with Registered Nurses in developing nursing care plans; assists in implementing care plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input into patient care planning. Interprets care and treatment plans and approaches to other personnel. Reviews charting, evaluates and reports patient care to proper persons; keeps necessary records. May prepare patients for examinations, tests, or physician visits. Monitors direct care staff; assists in training and educating direct care staff. May act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.

Qualifications / Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS: A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is required.

PREFERRED: Experience in gerontology nursing.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of licensed practical nursing theory and practice, principles and techniques of patient care and treatments, medication and medication administration procedures and practices, and care and use of medical equipment and supplies. Ability to evaluate nursing needs and to exercise competent judgement; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications; plan, monitor work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting; communicate effectively; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; prepare and maintain records; charts and reports; maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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