LPN - Emergency Services

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine leads the world in innovative and collaborative patient care with the highest compassion and expertise. Working in the Emergency Department is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself by being a part of an energetic and fast paced environment providing care to over 64,000 patients annually. We are proud to have received recognition for high standards as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Heart Failure Center, and Transplant Center. Nebraska Medicine where "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is at the heart of our commitment to our patients. We constantly strive to lead best practices and demonstrate excellence in all we do.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
If graduation from accredited LPN program prior to 2016, must have completed IV didactic course
Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire required

Nice To Haves

Experience in an urgent care or related setting physician's office preferred.
Proficiency in secondary language preferred.
Proficient with use of email applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan under the direction of the registered nurse and/or medical staff.