Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN; PRN​/Temp Western Nebraska Veterans' Scottsbluff

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN (PRN/Temp) Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff

Apr 2, 2026

$53K

Hiring Rate: $26.314/hour; PLUS $3/hr differential for every hour worked and shift differentials $1.00-$1.75.

Work schedule:

On-Call/Temporary as needed. Must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours per month (minimum 16 hours on weekends).

Do you have a passion for taking care of others? Are you a dynamic LPN who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment? If you answered "YES!" then we just may be the team for you!

• Observes, evaluates, and charts patient behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs.
• Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments.
• 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, unit manager, or team leader 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.
• May act 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 is required.

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.

• 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; interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.
• Follow oral and written instructions in exact detail.
• Prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.

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.

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.