Community Action Partne·Gering, Nebraska
The LPN will provide direct patient care, including assessments, screenings, medication administration, and wound care within a primary care setting. They will also assist with patient education, care management for chronic diseases, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:
Community Health Services: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.
Clinical Health Services: Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV; Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
Supportive Health Services: Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.
The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.
Key beliefs
Integrity—We treat all people with dignity and respect.
Compassion—We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
Inclusion—We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
Collaboration—We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
Innovation—We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.
● Health ● Dental ● Vision ● Health Savings Account (HSA) ● Flex Plan ● 401k ● Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance ● Eleven Paid Holidays ● PTO ● Extended Illness (EIB) ● Employee Assistance Program ● Aflac ● Community Discounts ● Potential for Incentive Pay ●
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Care
Reports to: Primary Care Nurse Supervisor
Function as LPN in the provision of health care and educational/screening programs.
Clinic environment, training, meetings, and community interaction.
Well-lit, temperature-controlled clinical setting, with standard medical and office equipment available.
Work may require meeting tight deadlines.
Work within a program in a state of change with multiple interruptions and interactions.
May work irregular hours and attend out of town training.
The noise level in the work environment is average.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, stand and walk.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and medical equipment.
Must regularly talk, hear and have close vision ability to record and communicate appropriate documents and records.
Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
Physically able to reposition patients and lift arms above shoulder level.
Physically able to push a patient in a wheelchair.
GRADE: 12
1. Current Nebraska license as an LPN. 2. Current CPR certification. 3. Strong interpersonal skills and proficient level of oral and written communication, 4. Promote teamwork and ability to motivate staff 5. Advanced level of organization and multi-tasking abilities.
Grade: 13
1. Meet the minimum qualifications above; 2. Three years of nursing experience preferably in clinical nursing, women’s health, public health, or community health nursing.
Grade: 14
1. Meet the minimum qualifications above; 2. Six years of nursing experience preferably in clinical nursing, women’s health, public health, or community health nursing.
"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
Candidates must hold a current Nebraska LPN license and current CPR certification. The role requires between three to six years of nursing experience in clinical, public, or community health settings depending on the grade level.
Market context
In Nebraska, nursing support roles like medication aides and technicians are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and similar settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma plus current state-approved medication aide or technician certification, with insulin and CPR/BLS credentials preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications are current before applying.
