Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in gerontology nursing.
Other: Candidates must successfully pass background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
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 judgement; evaluate patient behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medications; plan, monitor work of direct care staff; apply proper body mechanics for heavy lifting; communicate effectively; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; prepare and maintain records; charts and reports; maintain a helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.