RN or LPN - Staff (Acute Care)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting patient’s priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and/or delegating care and evaluating patients’ responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation and/or resourcing of others. Responsible for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to licensed and unlicensed personnel according to Nebraska statute.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. BSN preferred. Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Nebraska required or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one (1) year of hire.

Emergency Department: In addition to the above requirements, the Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC) is required within one (1) year of hire. (Assigned to work as the ED Nurse)

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Licensed Practical Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

At the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practitioners, the LPN contributes to meeting patient’s priority needs by assessing and participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing delegated care and timely communication of the patient’s response. The LPN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing with current licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.