Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage
• Day & Night Shift Differentials
• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match
• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• Referral Program

Purpose of Your Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) when an RN is not available. The LPN ensures that all nursing activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations — maintaining the highest standard of quality care at all times under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor.

• Direct and supervise nursing assistants in accordance with established policies, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in shift planning, services, and daily unit activities.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures among assigned staff.
• Complete required reports, forms, evaluations, and charting accurately and on time.
• Participate in government agency surveys and inspections as needed.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Document incidents, accidents, and changes in resident condition promptly.

• Transcribe physician orders and update charts, Kardex, and care plans.
• Maintain accurate, descriptive nurses’ notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Complete and submit required documentation for accidents, incidents, and evaluations.
• Follow facility policies for all charting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available for resident care.
• Maintain accurate narcotic records for each shift.
• Report medication errors and discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.

• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing assistants and support staff.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and consistency of resident care.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and teamwork.
• Give and receive shift reports accurately and thoroughly.
• Make rounds with physicians as needed and assist with resident assessments.
• Notify physicians and family members of changes in resident condition or incidents.
• Administer treatments and nursing services including wound care, catheterization, tube feeding, and specimen collection.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and provide attentive care as directed.
• Assist with end-of-life and post-mortem procedures in accordance with facility policy.

• Ensure assigned staff follow safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized nursing stations and treatment areas.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment immediately to the Nurse Supervisor or Director of Nursing.

• Review care plans daily to confirm that resident care aligns with individualized goals.
• Ensure CNAs understand and follow each resident’s care plan.
• Update nursing notes and care plans as needed to reflect resident progress and condition changes.
• Protect and uphold resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Ensure residents are treated with fairness, compassion, and respect.
• Support residents’ right to refuse treatment in accordance with facility policy.

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.
• May involve exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Interacts frequently with residents, families, medical staff, and team members.
  
  Must be able to handle emotionally demanding situations with professionalism.
• Works beyond normal hours, including weekends or holidays, as necessary.

Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN nursing program or equivalent degree from an approved college or university.

Must hold a current, active, and unencumbered LPN or LVN license in the State of Nebraska.

Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred, but not required.

• Ability to read,…