LPN - Neurology Med/Surg

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

27d

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. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) LPN - Neurology Med Surg Also known as Licensed Practical Nurse Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Position Highlights: This 48-bed med-surg unit cares for medical surgical patients and offers the most advanced neurovascular care to complex patients. While 6NSU is a med-surg unit, it has a complexity that sets it apart from other med-surg units. Its specialized patient population includes those with stroke, aneurysms, seizures, spinal fusions, brain and spinal cord tumors and other neurological conditions. Nurses receive extra neurology training and additional certifications, such as National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification, or NIHSS, and gain experience with complex interventions such as lumbar drains. Nebraska Medicine is the region’s only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center and has the highest level of accreditation in the area for epilepsy treatment Shift Details: Full time - Days 7:00am -7:30pm Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• 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, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course if graduated prior to May 1, 2016 from a LPN program in the state of Nebraska OR hold a license from a compact state and present proof of program curriculum that includes IV therapy or completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.
• Proficiency in secondary language preferred.
• Participate in performance improvement activities 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 of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.

Benefits

• Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

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