LPN (PRN/On-Call) Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff

State of Nebraska Scottsbluff, NE 69361, US

$26.91 / hour

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Scottsbluff, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.906

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027562 LPN (PRN/On-Call) Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff (Open)

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

Job Description:

$26.906/hour; PLUS $3/hr. differential for every hour worked AND shift differentials $1.00-$1.75
Work schedule: On-Call/Temporary as needed. Must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours per month (minimum 16 hours on weekends)
Do you have a passion for taking care of others? Are you a dynamic LPN who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment? If you answered "YES!" then we just may be the team for you! Under direction of a Registered Nurse or other eligible licensed practitioner, Provides nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons residing in the Western Nebraska Veterans' Home. Performs related work as assigned.

Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs. Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments. 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, unit manager, 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, evaluates and reports patient care to proper persons. May act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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. 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.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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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