Acute LPN (Full-Time, Days)

Position Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified. This role provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, nursing and department guidelines. The LPN/LPN-C contributes to the continuity and quality of care, which fosters the best interest, and well-being of all patients and their families.

Accountabilities

• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course of treatment for continuity of care.
• Assist the RN with emergency and outpatient care, which may include accompanying a patient on a transfer to another facility for continuity of care.
• Assists in developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient to ensure quality clinical outcomes.
• Assume, when assigned, the duties of medication nurse or floor nurse to provide for efficient workflow.
• Provide regular patient status updates to appropriate personnel to ensure transfer of information.
• Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner for up-to-date charts and records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current License Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Nebraska.
• Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 25 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands.
• Ability to proofread, check documents for accuracy, and enter or transform words or data using a keyboard.
• Ability to work with hands in cleaning and sterilizing solutions when necessary. 

Work Environment

• Acute and emergent patient care environments. 
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Exposure and handling of some sharp instrumentation.

About Gothenburg Health

Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.

Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.