Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides routine and emergency assessments and nursing care to ensure optimal health status for each individual we support. This involves a Monday through Friday schedule 8am to 5pm with paid holidays off.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plan
• Facility training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures
• Provide on call assistance to staff as needed
• Documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner on the appropriate forms
• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e., assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change).
• Assess acute and chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration of life-threatening instability.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and/or discharges of patients
• Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
• Screen and monitor participants for medical problems/side effects.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Must be licensed as a LPN and able to work in the state of Nebraska
• One year of nursing experience, preferably with individuals with disabilities
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation