Nursing Jobs in Syracuse, NE

Is your heart focused on caring for others? SYNERGY HomeCare of Lincoln is looking for you! We have an immediate need for Caregivers in the Lincoln area At SYNERGY HomeCare we’re committed to providing the best in-home care and service to our clients of all ages; our caregiver team offers unique opportunities to do important, fulfilling work in the non-medical home care field. We’re dedicated to hiring the best caregivers for our clients - join our team today and make an incredible difference! We need caring people like you who Have the ability to provide reliable, compassionate companionship and care Complete and pass a background check High school or GED graduate Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation Are 19 years of age or older Have Internet access and email As a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver, your non-medical responsibilities could include Companion care, light housekeeping and meal preparation Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living Medication reminders Transportation to appointments, social events, visits, etc. Shopping and errands Respite care We offer Competitive pay up to $16 per hour Full health, dental and vision benefits 401k match Direct deposit Paid orientation and ongoing training Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays You’ll be surrounded with a strong, supportive and fun loving team, helping you to make a difference in our community! Sign up today! 
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Job Title : CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Location: Emerald Brookside, Lincoln, NE Department: Nursing Reports to: DON Position Type: FT 230p-1030p with every other weekend. Also PRN varied hours available. Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing facility team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Responsibilities: Resident Care: Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene. Mobility Assistance: Help residents with mobility issues, including transferring, positioning, and ambulating safely. Vital Signs Monitoring: Take and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates. Documentation: Accurately document all care provided, changes in residents’ conditions, and any other pertinent information in electronic health records. Communication: Report any changes in residents’ conditions or concerns to the nursing staff or supervisor in a timely manner. Supportive Tasks: Assist with feeding, preparing meals, and providing companionship to enhance residents’ quality of life. Infection Control: Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses and physicians, to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care. Qualifications: Experience: Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred. • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move residents, as well as perform physical tasks associated with patient care. Certifications: Current CNA certification in Nebraska Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K PTO Plan 
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Job Title : LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Location: Emerald Brookside, Lincoln, NE Department: Nursing Reports to: DON Position Type: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) 6a-6p & 6p-6a & PRN varied hours Job Summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside , you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our residents. Your primary responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, providing direct nursing care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best outcomes for our residents. You will work in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and dedication contribute significantly to the well-being of our residents. Work Environment: Brookside is a family/Team oriented environment with tenure staff. Responsibilities: Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications, wound care, and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor residents’ vital signs, document their progress, and report any significant changes to the Director of Nursing. Care Planning: Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring they are tailored to meet each resident’s needs. Communication: Maintain clear and accurate documentation of patient care, communicate effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team. Compliance: Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and safety protocols. Support: Provide emotional support and education to residents and their families, helping them understand care plans and health conditions. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including RNs, CNAs, physicians, and therapists, to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care. Qualifications: Licensure: Valid LPN/LVN license in Nebraska or Multi-State Education: Graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program. Experience: Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred. Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification required. Additional certifications may be required based on state regulations. Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move patients, perform physical assessments, and stand for extended periods. Skills: Ability to perform assessments Administer medications Provide wound care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K PTO Plan: Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay 
Unit Manager Nurse LPN Job Title : Unit Manager Nurse Location: Emerald Brookside Lincoln, NE Department: Nursing Reports to: DON Position Type: Full-time Salaried Shifts Available: Monday thru Friday Days with shared on call schedule Purpose of this position: The purpose of this position is to reduce risk to organization related to patient/resident care. The Unit Manager will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of the nursing staff in addition to admission evaluation and planning, discharge documentation and maintaining the highest level of resident care. Essential Job Functions: Ensure that the unit operates efficiently, meets its goals, manages resources effectively, and coordinates with other units or departments as needed. Lead staff in delivering exceptional care to residents and support to their family members. Maintain resident records according to State and Federal guidelines. Help to maintain and restore health of resident. Acts as a main point of contact between residents and their families. Addresses and assist in preventing concerns from family members. Assists in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed. Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality of care possible. Ensures their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care. Completes admission and discharge assessments. Oversees and audits changes made to care plans. Delivers hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed. Audits and completes charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks. Identifies procedural problems and works with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues. Evaluates, prioritizes and meets the care needs of each resident. Other necessary job functions: Participate in Quality Assurance, Safety, PIPs and other committees as required. Provide a safe working environment for staff members, promptly reporting any accidents and implement corrective and preventive action appropriately Participate in daily morning meetings. Provide education and coaching to nursing staff as needed to improve patient/resident outcomes. Provide clinical backup to floors as needed. Take weekend on-call according to the assigned on-call rotation schedule (if applicable). Complete Chart audits for Medicaid patients monthly. Develop and maintain the nursing policies and procedures as needed. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: License Practical Nurse with license in good standing in the state of Nebraska or any other Compact/Multi-state. Active CPR/BLS Required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate experience working with older adults in a resident-centered care role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and self-direction. Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with others. Ability to maintain a customer focus treating all residents with respect and integrity. Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid PTO 
CMA (Certified Medication Aide) Job Title : CMA (Certified Medication Aid) Location: Lincoln, NE Department: Nursing Reports to: DON Position Type: FT 2p-1030p with every other weekend & PRN with varied hours available. Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside , a leading skilled nursing facility committed to providing exceptional care to our residents. The CMA will play a crucial role in administering medications, monitoring resident health, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all individuals under our care. This position offers flexibility with scheduling and is ideal for those looking to work on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities: Medication Administration: Accurately administer prescribed medications to residents in accordance with facility protocols and physician orders. Ensure proper documentation of medication administration and report any discrepancies or issues to the supervising nurse. Resident Monitoring: Observe and document changes in residents' conditions, including vital signs and any adverse reactions to medications. Communicate observations and concerns to the nursing staff and assist with any necessary follow-up actions. Health and Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean and organized medication storage area. Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols to ensure a hygienic and safe environment for residents. Resident Support: Provide compassionate and respectful assistance to residents, addressing their needs and preferences while fostering a supportive and empathetic atmosphere. Communication: Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and ensure that residents' needs are met. Communicate effectively with residents' families regarding medication-related concerns and changes in health status. Documentation: Accurately complete all required documentation, including medication administration records, resident health observations, and incident reports. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional relevant training or coursework in healthcare or medication administration is a plus. Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or similar environment, is preferred but not required. Certifications: Current certifications as a Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A) & Medication Aide (CMA) as required by Nebraska regulations. Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer residents as needed, and to perform tasks that require physical stamina and endurance. Skills: Strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant technology. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K PTO Plan 
Starting at $16.50 ** Weekend Shifts Available! Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Certified Caregiver! The Certified Caregiver supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Resident’s daily needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest! This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to: Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products) Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily "There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities: Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans. Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement. Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change. Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia. Qualifications: An active CNA License in good standing. High School Diploma or GED. Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING: Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years. www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story At Bickford, you will… Make a Difference Every Day We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest. Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best. Ignite Your Potential We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals. #INDMP