Licensed Practical Nurse- Norfolk Veterans

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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Norfolk Veterans’ Home (Evergreen) (Open)

Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate: $26.314

Shift: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., 12‑hour shifts

Wage Info: $29.314–$38.117 per hour ($26.314–$35.117 + $3.00 differential + shift differential $1.00–$1.75 per hour)

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Observes, evaluates, and charts patient behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, environment and patient needs. Responds to patient 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.

• Prepares and administers therapies and treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments.
• Documents care activities in patient’s medical record.
• Collects lab specimens.
• Administers medications and charts time and amounts.
• Assists with nursing care plans and their implementation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitors and trains direct care staff.
• Acts as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

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 exercise competent judgment; 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. Lift up to 50 lbs.

occasionally and push/pull up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Frequently bend at the waist and neck and twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Interact positively with others and be flexible to meet changing demands.

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.

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