LPN - Neurology Med​/Surg

** Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
**** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.  
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.  
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.  
• Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course if graduated prior to May 1, 2016 from a LPN program in the state of Nebraska OR hold a license from a compact state and present proof of program curriculum that includes IV therapy or completion of IV therapy 8- hour didactic course required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a physician's office preferred. Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.  
• Proficiency in secondary language preferred.  
• Participate in performance improvement activities preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
** LPN - Neurology Med Surg
** Also known as Licensed Practical Nurse
* ** Together. Extraordinary.
** Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
* ** Leading Health Network:
** Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
* ** Dignity and Respect:
** We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
* ** Educational Support:
** Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
** Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
**** Position Highlights:
** This 48-bed med-surg unit cares for medical surgical patients and offers the most advanced neurovascular care to complex patients. While 6

NSU is a med-surg unit, it has a complexity that sets it apart from other med-surg units. Its specialized patient population includes those with stroke, aneurysms, seizures, spinal fusions, brain and spinal cord tumors and other neurological conditions. Nurses receive extra neurology training and additional certifications, such as National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification, or NIHSS, and gain experience with complex interventions such as lumbar drains.

Nebraska Medicine is the region’s only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center and has the highest level of accreditation in the area for epilepsy treatment
** Shift Details:
** Full time - Days7:00am
-7:30pmNebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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