Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time Nights
About The Position
Hemingford Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Hemingford, Nebraska, serving residents receiving long-term and short-term care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care to a geriatric population as part of a supportive, team-oriented workplace. This is a full-time position on the NOC shift, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The role includes preparing, administering, and documenting medications, tests, treatments, and IV lines; maintaining medication security and storage; communicating relevant medication and treatment concerns to physicians; supporting new nursing personnel; and implementing infection-control and safety practices.
Requirements
- Current active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information in English.
- Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift, push, or pull 50 pounds.
- Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fulfill the position's requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term geriatric nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, treatments, and IV lines.
- Record time spent performing individual treatments on the medication/treatment record, in accordance with ancillary services policy.
- Ensure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Notify the physician of medication or treatment refusals, non-compliance with a treatment plan, resident responses to medication regimens, and adverse reactions.
- Keep the medication cart, refrigerator, and room neat and clean; store medications properly and dispose of them appropriately.
- Assist with orienting and training new nursing personnel as required.
- Practice, implement, and supervise infection-control, universal-precaution, and safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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