Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time - Nights - Eventide Prairie Commons

Eventide•Grand Island, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Prairie Commons in Grand Island is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (12 hours), with an every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. The Charge Nurse provides and ensures nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. Tabitha is now Eventide. The role includes carrying out physician orders, administering or supervising medications and treatments, monitoring residents for changes or adverse reactions, recording vital signs and care documentation, and helping develop and update comprehensive nursing care plans. The nurse also provides direction to medication aides and supports residents and caregivers with medication self-administration and skills needed for a return home when applicable. Starting pay is $36–$40.32 per hour for RNs and $29.00–$32.38 per hour for LPNs, based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are available for select positions and depend on employment status and shift worked. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 403(b) with employer match; paid time off; and other perks.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse course of study.
RN or LPN license in good standing on the Nebraska State Registry or in another Nurse Compact state.
CPR certification required.
Must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.
Licenses and credentials must be kept current at the employee’s expense.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience as an RN or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out physician orders in accordance with Eventide policies and procedures; receive and record orders when appropriate.
Prepare, administer, and/or supervise the administration of medications, treatments, and other nursing services as ordered and according to facility policies and procedures.
Observe residents for signs of adverse reactions to medications.
Assess assigned residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial status; report condition changes promptly to the immediate supervisor and follow up with family and physician as directed.
Take and accurately record vital signs.
Observe residents’ skin according to Eventide policies and take proactive steps to help avoid pressure ulcers.
Complete procedures and document required information in residents’ medical records promptly and accurately, following department submission protocols.
Direct and monitor medication aides who deliver medications to residents.
Carry out each resident’s comprehensive care plan.
Supervise and educate residents in self-administration of medications.
When applicable, help teach residents and/or caregivers skills needed for residents to return home.
Assist in writing and implementing comprehensive nursing plans of care and update plans as residents’ physical or emotional states change.