LPN/RN FT OVN 12 - Rehab

Hillcrest Health • Papillion, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically strong RN or LPN for Hillcrest Rehab Cottage in Papillion, Nebraska. The Cottage is a smaller, relationship-focused care environment where nurses can build meaningful relationships with residents while providing high-quality, safe, compassionate, and person-centered clinical care. The role supports residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and the daily clinical operations of the cottage team, especially during overnight hours when fewer departments and leaders may be onsite.

The position is full-time, with 12-hour overnight shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The nurse delivers hands-on nursing care, monitors residents’ conditions, coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, administers medications and treatments, supports care planning and transitions, and helps the direct-care team follow clinical policies and standards. The nurse also contributes to emergency response, staff education, special care programs, and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Hillcrest offers multiple health insurance plan options, vision, dental, and life insurance; professional development support including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth opportunities; gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts; and Dayforce Wallet, which allows employees to choose when they get paid. The role requires the ability to communicate in English, lift up to 35 pounds independently, and perform repetitive sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is noted.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Nebraska or compact-state RN or LPN license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes in condition.
• Confidence with medication administration, treatments, and care planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and recognize when additional support is needed.
• Comfort providing guidance and support to direct-care team members.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent or stressful situations.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Team-first approach and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Genuine interest in helping aging adults maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift.
• Ability to remain flexible and calm when supporting patients, families, and team members during stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and use technology and available resources efficiently.
• Ability to follow established nursing, infection-control, documentation, and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, or a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing and clinical care to support residents’ physical and mental wellbeing.
• Monitor for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete prescribed treatments and ensure medications are administered accurately, on time, and with appropriate privacy.
• Investigate falls, identify contributing factors, and help implement fall-prevention measures.
• Follow skin-care standards and ensure preventive measures are in place to maintain skin integrity.
• Support admission and transition planning.
• Complete admission assessments, verify physician orders, and initiate care plans.
• Review and update individualized plans of care as needs change.
• Complete required admission care-plan documentation within established timeframes.
• Train, observe, monitor, and retrain direct-care team members as needed regarding medication administration and activities of daily living.
• Identify and report concerns related to nursing care practices.
• Support cottage team members in following clinical policies, procedures, and standards.
• Help monitor special care programs, including incontinence management, turning, restorative care, and meal programs.
• Implement emergency procedures calmly and effectively.
• Model professional behavior and high clinical standards.
• Participate in nurse meetings, community in-services, annual competencies, and required education.
• Assist with additional nursing and clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

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