PRN Nurse (RN or LPN)

Cedarhurst of La Vista•La Vista, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, delivers, coordinates, and evaluates resident care in accordance with physician orders, individualized service plans, and regulatory standards. The role combines hands-on clinical work—including medication administration, assessments, documentation, treatments, and direct resident support—with oversight and guidance for care staff and a focus on safety and effective communication. The nurse supports residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being while fostering a collaborative, resident-centered environment. The position serves residents in a senior living community, including assisted living and memory care. Care responsibilities include assessing residents, following their advance directives, supporting self-care and independence where possible, coordinating with families and healthcare professionals, and responding to urgent or life-saving situations. The nurse also contributes to teamwork, staff morale, and ongoing learning, and must follow infection prevention protocols and use PPE when required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
A current state license as an LPN or RN, maintained at all times.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR systems.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
Complete required training and ongoing education initiatives.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience; new graduates are welcome.
CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services in accordance with the nurse practice act and applicable state and federal regulations.
Work with the Director of Nursing to direct and oversee care staff regarding residents’ needs.
Review and revise resident assessments and care plans at admission, as required by regulation, and when residents’ physical or psychosocial conditions change.
Review and transcribe physician orders, provide ordered medical treatments, and assist physicians with resident examinations as needed.
Develop resident education plans based on individual needs, physician direction, and community policy, including instruction for residents and families.
Observe residents, report condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors, and provide timely interventions as instructed.
Administer and document medications according to the five rights, and supervise and monitor residents who self-administer medication when applicable.
Document pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communications, clinical procedures, and medication assistance or care throughout the shift.
Assist residents with nutrition and hydration needs and document appropriately.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
Help residents schedule medical, dental, and laboratory appointments.
Use proactive interventions, monitoring, and safety practices during room checks and rounds; respond promptly to call lights.
Assist residents with transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics.
Measure temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs as requested, and assess residents’ conditions.
Maintain a restraint-free environment and support fall-prevention programs.
Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Respond appropriately to personal calls from other health center units; provide first aid, call emergency personnel, and/or contact family members when appropriate or requested.
Review service plans for assisted living and memory care residents.
Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activities and assist them in getting to activities as needed.
Assist with post-mortem care as instructed.
Help oversee the medication delivery system, including order entry, receipt and tracking, daily MAR documentation, narcotic counts, and timely medication check-in as assigned.
Notify the pharmacy and supervisor about medication issues and work to resolve them promptly.
Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their return to the highest possible level of self-care and independence.
Understand and follow residents’ advance directives and wishes.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families about residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Collaborate with others, take direction from management, show initiative, and help address and resolve conflicts involving residents, families, employees, or others.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale, and stay current with required training and ongoing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.