Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time - Nights - Eventide Prairie Commons
About The Position
Eventide Prairie Commons in Grand Island is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the night shift, 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 applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and Eventide’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role includes carrying out physician orders; preparing, administering, or supervising medications and treatments; assessing residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial status; monitoring vital signs and skin condition; documenting care; directing and monitoring medication aides; supporting residents’ care plans and medication self-administration; and helping residents or caregivers learn skills that may support a return home. The nurse assists with writing, implementing, and updating comprehensive nursing plans of care as residents’ physical or emotional conditions change.
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.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Keep licenses and credentials up to date at the employee’s expense.
- Meet Eventide vaccination requirements.
- At least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Six months of RN or LPN experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow through on physician orders in accordance with Eventide policies and procedures, and 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 medication reactions.
- Assess assigned seniors/clients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial status; promptly report changes to the immediate supervisor; and follow up with family and physician as directed.
- Take and accurately record vital signs.
- Observe residents’ skin in accordance with Eventide policies and take proactive steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.
- Complete procedures and document information in residents’ medical records accurately and on time, following department submission protocols.
- Direct and monitor medication aides delivering medications to residents.
- Follow through on 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 to support a resident’s return home.
- Assist in writing and implementing comprehensive nursing plans of care, updating plans as residents’ physical or emotional conditions change.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Shift premiums and differentials for select positions, based on employment status and shift worked
- Other perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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