Licensed Practical Nurse; PRN- Norfolk Veterans

JR Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans' Home (Evergreen) (Open)

Norfolk, NE

$26.906/hour

• PRN Monthly Requirement:
  Must work a minimum of 32 hours per month with 16 hours on a weekend.
• Observe, evaluate, and chart patient behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, and environment; respond to patient calls or requests.
• Prepare and administer therapies and treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments.
• Document care activities in patient medical record and may collect lab specimens.
• Administer medications, chart time given and amounts on patient records; be aware of potential and actual adverse medication reactions and respond appropriately.
• Assist or collaborate with Registered Nurses in developing nursing care plans; assist in implementation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input into patient care planning.
• Interpret care and treatment plans and communicate them to other personnel.
• Review charting, evaluate and report patient care to proper persons; keep necessary records.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests or physician visits.
• Monitor direct care staff; assist in training and educating staff; may act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.

• Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska or authority under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Knowledge of licensed practical nursing theory and practice, patient care and treatments, medication and medication administration procedures, and use of medical equipment.
• Ability to assess nursing needs and make competent judgments; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms and medication effects.
• Plan and monitor the work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting.
• Communicate effectively; follow oral and written instructions; maintain records.
• Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and push/pull up to 75 lbs; bend at waist and neck frequently; twist at waist; stand or walk 90% of shift.
• Interact positively with members and adapt to changing job demands.

$29.314 to $38.117/hour (Breakdown: $26.314 to $35.117 plus $3.00/hour differential for each hour worked) plus shift differentials of $1 to $1.75/hour.

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