Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN Pool) - Bellevue

State of Nebraska•Bellevue, NE

1d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works in the PRN Pool in Bellevue, Nebraska, for the Veterans Affairs agency. The posted wage range is $29.907–$38.907 per hour, comprising a base rate of $26.907–$35.907 per hour plus a $3.00 differential and applicable shift differentials. Pay is based on license and verified work history. The role requires a current Nebraska license to practice as a licensed practical nurse, or authority to practice in Nebraska under the Nurse Licensure Compact. The position calls for knowledge of practical nursing and patient care, medication administration, and medical equipment and supplies; sound judgment in evaluating nursing needs, patient behaviors, symptoms, and medication effects; and the ability to plan and monitor direct care staff. The nurse must communicate effectively, follow detailed instructions, maintain records, and interact helpfully and flexibly with patients and others. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds daily. The role also involves frequent bending and twisting at the waist and neck, and walking or standing for up to 90% of the shift.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska, or authority under the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska.
Knowledge of licensed practical nursing theory and practice; patient care and treatment principles and techniques; medications and medication-administration procedures and practices; and the care and use of medical equipment and supplies.
Ability to evaluate nursing needs and exercise competent judgment; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and medication effects; and plan and monitor direct care staff work.
Ability to apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting, communicate effectively, follow detailed oral and written instructions, and prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
Ability to maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients and interact positively with members and others.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and push or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally on a daily basis.
Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck, frequently twist at the waist, and walk or stand for up to 90% of the shift.
Ability to be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience in gerontological nursing.

Responsibilities

Evaluate nursing needs and exercise competent judgment.
Evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and the effects of medications.
Plan and monitor the work of direct care staff.
Provide patient care and treatments and administer medications in accordance with nursing practices and procedures.
Use and care for medical equipment and supplies.
Prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
Communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions in exact detail.
Maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients and interact positively with members and others.
Adapt flexibly to changing job demands.