Licensed Practical Nurse - On Call Pool at State of Nebraska in Bellevue, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28



Location:

Bellevue Job Posting, Omaha Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$24.570



Classification Salary Range:

$24.57 - $36.22



Job Posting:

JR2023-00000240 Licensed Practical Nurse - On Call Pool (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-01-2024



Job Description:

Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs. Responds to patient's calls and/or requests. Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments. Documents care activities in patient's medical record.


Collect lab specimens. Administers medications, charts time given and amounts on patient records; is aware of potential and actual adverse medication reactions and responds appropriately when such occur. Assists or collaborates with Registered Nurses, Administrative Nurse, or team leader in developing nursing care plans; assists in implementing care plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input into patient care planning. Interprets care and treatment plans and approaches to other personnel.
Reviews charting and evaluates and reports patient care to proper persons; keeps necessary records. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or physician visits.


Monitors direct care staff; assists in training and educating direct care staff



Knowledge of: licensed practical nursing theory and practice, principles and techniques of patient care and treatments, medication and medication administration procedures and practices, and care and use of medical equipment and supplies.



Skill in: coordinating and providing nursing care.



Ability to: evaluate nursing needs and to exercise competent judgment; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications; plan, monitor work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting; communicate effectively; interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; prepare and maintain records, charts and reports; maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.


Staff must work a minimum of 32 hours per month in order to maintain eligibility for On-Call Pool.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


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Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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