LPN, Acute (Day Shift)

Position Summary

Gothenburg Health is seeking a full-time Acute Care 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.

Key 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.

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.