Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Certified in NE

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Certified is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of the profession nurse, and within the scope of educational preparation, training, and experience for the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.

Job Details:

Position: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Hours: 36 hours/week or variable depending on shift

Compensation: $26.17- $30.42 per hour + sign-on bonus of $4,000 – $12,000 (based on experience)

Shift Differentials:

Sunday – Thursday Nights: $3.00/hour

Friday – Saturday Nights: $5.50/hour

Weekend Days: $2.50/hour

Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes:

Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options, 100% paid for Employee

Dental: 100% paid for Employee

Vision: 100% paid for Employee

$50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D

Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee

Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical and Dependent Care

Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contribution

Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident

Retirement Plan: 457 plan with Pre-Tax and Roth options

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Assists with planning, providing, and evaluating patient care

Participates in development, implementation, and revision of nursing care plan

Assists with patient teaching, discharge planning, and rehabilitation according to the patient care plan

Observes, reports, and records the general physical and emotional signs and symptoms of the patient

May administer medication including oral, injections, and infuse acceptable Intravenous medications after the initial dose

Performs venipuncture procedure on a non-pediatric patients and begin select intravenous fluids, add same fluids to peripheral intravenous and continuous flow central line, and assist with blood transfusions

Performs nursing functions such as baths, treatments, vitals, dressing changes, specimen collection, pre and postpartum care, pre and postoperative care

Assists with evaluation of work performance of staff

Assists with training of new personnel

Participates in at least 50% of continuing education on a yearly basis

Attends monthly staff meetings

Observes, reports, records intravenous therapy response including condition of site

Reinserts, converts, and flushed peripheral, intermittent infusion devices on a pediatric patient

Insertions of nasogastric tube that is non-stylet guided

Assists in keeping nursing unit clean and tidy

Assists with admission and other paperwork

Uses the intercom system and answers the telephone

Assists with Quality Assurance review of charts

Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained

Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures

Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Abilities Required

Factual knowledge of most disease processes and desired nursing care of these diseases

Knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures and ability to perform them

Knowledge of medication administration and reaction

Recognizes the proper channels of communication

Understands the legal aspect of nursing

Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital

Interest of continuous professional growth

Keeps abreast of new trends in nursing

Has a preference for working with the public and other staff

Possesses personal qualities, which enable maintenance of good interpersonal relationships and works well with people; examples of these are good judgment, understanding, loyalty, respect for the individual and empathy

Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is physically and emotionally demanding, involves lifting and positioning patients

Environment requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable area

Physical demands require sitting for long periods of time, standing, and bending as required

Requires regular working hours with possibility of overtime

Dexterity is needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system and other tasks as required to meet patient care needs

Repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes could cause strain

Must be agile, able to move carefully around patients and equipment with ease

Job involves the potential for exposure to hazardous material such as contaminated body fluids

Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and hospital policies and procedures

Minimum Job Requirements

At least one-year of formal nursing education in a practical nursing program

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of Nebraska

Reports to Director of Nursing

Work Schedule:

Rotating

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