LPN/RN FT OVN

Hillcrest Health • Papillion, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically strong RN or LPN to provide direct nursing care at Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages in Papillion, Nebraska. The Cottage setting is a smaller, home-like environment focused on helping elders maintain independence, choice, and dignity. The nurse provides hands-on care and serves as a clinical leader for the cottage team, coordinating care, monitoring elders’ health, and supporting their overall wellbeing.

The role combines clinical care, communication, care planning, and support for direct-care team members. The nurse works with elders, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues to provide person-centered care and maintain safe, consistent clinical practices. The schedule is full-time overnight, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Nebraska or compact-state RN or LPN license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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 elders, families, and team members during stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to use technology and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to follow established nursing, infection-control, documentation, and safety procedures.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to elder care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to recognize and respond to changes in condition.
• Confidence with medication administration, treatments, and care planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with physicians, leaders, and clinical team members.
• Comfort providing guidance, education, and support to direct-care team members.
• Dependability, consistent follow-through, and a team-first approach.
• Genuine interest in helping aging adults maintain independence and quality of life.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing and clinical care that supports elders’ physical and mental wellbeing.
• Monitor elders for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.
• 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 for new Cottage elders.
• Complete admission assessments, verify physician orders, and initiate care plans.
• Review and update individualized life plans and plans of care as needs change.
• Complete admission care-plan documentation within required timeframes.
• Train, observe, monitor, and retrain Elder Assistants 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.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree