Description

Licensed Practical / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) | Other
Location: Nebraska
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,080 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 3 days x 9 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This is a 3-unit, 120 bed facility.  Each unit has 40 residents max. Each unit has an RN manager. This position is a 24 hr/3 evening per week position.  The hours are 1500 to 2330. Staffing ratios for this shift are 2 LPN - 3-4 CNA for 40 residents.  Typical orientation period will be 1 day on the assigned unit. Scrubs of any color may be worn by the employee. The primary functions of an LPN in assisting with assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients, regardless of age, during his/her shift. Responsible for meeting the established standards of skilled nursing practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with the care team, participates in interdisciplinary care, and advocates for patients. Effectively provides Person Centered care and services. Administers medications and treatments under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Facility Policy. Taking the patient's vital signs such as respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate and reporting changes in the patient's /residents conditions Practices ethically and professionally within their scope; advocates for patient Maintains clinical competence specific to their care area including organization required education within stated timeframe Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team Documents appropriately and thoroughly in EMR/Point Click Care.  Prefer experience in Point Click Care. Keeps other nursing personnel and responsible RN informed regarding changes in condition of patients/ residents and / or other pertinent observations Every other weekend a must and every other holiday.  Floating to other units as staffing permits. May be needed to drop to CNA position as staffing permits and needs.   Replace Traveler