Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Neuro - 24 Hours/Week - Nights
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_onNoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that sets us apart. It is about helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease.
We offer a great work environment where all employees are valued. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
About Methodist
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
About the Role
Based at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, this role is accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. You will work as part of a nursing team, assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) by obtaining initial patient assessments and providing ongoing observation. Your day will involve performing assigned nursing care, conducting patient teaching, and ensuring safety measures are in place to protect both staff and patients. You will communicate verbally and in writing with patients, visitors, and medical staff, demonstrating courteous and professional behavior while actively participating in unit meetings.
Schedule
This position operates on a part-time schedule of 24 hours per week, working nights and every third weekend.
Equal Opportunity
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
NoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States
Omaha, Nebraska
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePromote positive relations with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers
- check_circleAdminister medications safely and accurately to patients
- check_circleConduct patient teaching and education based on discharge planning needs
- check_circlePerform assigned nursing care and treatments according to care plans and policies
- check_circleCommunicate patient conditions and care updates verbally and in writing
- check_circleImplement safety measures including restraint use and hazard reporting
- check_circleAssist RNs by obtaining initial patient assessments and monitoring ongoing status
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of accredited school of nursing
- verifiedCurrent valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
- verifiedCurrent American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire
Nice to Have
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Licensed Practical Nurse, Basic Life Support, BLS, Nursing Practices, Medications, Charting, Patient Education, Patient Restraints, Bed Rails, Variance Report.
Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
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Day-to-day, the Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Neuro - 24 Hours/Week - Nights at Nebraska Methodist Health System will promote positive relations with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers; administer medications safely and accurately to patients; conduct patient teaching and education based on discharge planning needs; and perform assigned nursing care and treatments according to care plans and policies.
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Nebraska Methodist Health System is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduate of accredited school of nursing; Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License; and Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Neuro - 24 Hours/Week - Nights at Nebraska Methodist Health System is based in NoDo, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
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