Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC • Omaha, NE

9d • $29 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of patients at Northpoint Nebraska, an adult inpatient facility. The LPN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of master treatment and discharge plans. The role communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies about patient treatment and safety matters, and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider according to established care protocols, standards, and procedures. The LPN is responsible for completing associated documentation professionally and on time.

The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and follows a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with one weekend every three weeks and alternating holidays.

Requirements

• Hold a current, active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a current, nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Be able to work with a diverse population and have the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
• Demonstrate strong personal boundaries and the ability to build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with KIPU electronic medical records.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for internal and external customers.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and engage patients in medication education.
• Use de-escalation skills when interacting with volatile patients to maintain safety.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report repair or maintenance needs.
• Conduct patient admissions and discharges.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope-of-licensure requirements.
• Continuously assess patients’ needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable policies and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for IRS-allowable medical and dependent-care expenses.
• Paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed