LPN, Acute (Day Shift)

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital•Gothenburg, NE

33d

About The Position

Gothenburg Health is seeking a full-time Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified. This role provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, nursing and department guidelines. The LPN/LPN-C contributes to the continuity and quality of care, which fosters the best interest, and well-being of all patients and their families. About Gothenburg Health Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current License Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Nebraska.
Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course of treatment for continuity of care.
Assist the RN with emergency and outpatient care, which may include accompanying a patient on a transfer to another facility for continuity of care.
Assists in developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient to ensure quality clinical outcomes.
Assume, when assigned, the duties of medication nurse or floor nurse to provide for efficient workflow.
Provide regular patient status updates to appropriate personnel to ensure transfer of information.
Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner for up-to-date charts and records.