Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans' Home
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency
28 Location: Norfolk, NE Hiring Rate: $26.314 Job Posting:
JR2026-00023020 Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans'
Home (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no
date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job
Description: PRN Monthly Requirement: Must work a minimum of 32
hours per month with 16 hours being on a weekend. Wage Info:
$29.314 to 38.117/hour! (Breakdown: $26.314 to 35.117/hr plus
$3.00/hr Differential for every hour worked) Shift Differentials of
$1 - $1.75/hr Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors,
symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and
patient needs. Responds to patient's calls and/or requests.
Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as
rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or
breathing treatments. Documents care activities in patient's
medical record. May collect lab specimens. Administers medications,
charts time given and amounts on patient records; is aware of
potential and actual adverse medication reactions and responds
appropriately when such occur. Assists or collaborates with
Registered Nurses in developing nursing care plans; assists in
implementing care plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team
meetings to provide input into patient care planning. Interprets
care and treatment plans and approaches to other personnel. Reviews
charting, evaluates and reports patient care to proper persons;
keeps necessary records. May prepare patients for examinations,
tests, or physician visits. Monitors direct care staff; assists in
training and educating direct care staff. May act as assistant to
charge nurse when necessary. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum
Qualifications: 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 is required. 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
judgment; 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. If
you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't
apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday
and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing
page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive
package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and
professional development opportunities to help you get the most out
of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total
compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to
offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and
employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit:
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits Equal Opportunity
Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a
supportive environment that strives to promote diversity,
inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in
all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race,
color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital
status or genetics.
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