Provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and monitor resident conditions in accordance with care plans and physician orders. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide guidance to CNAs and medication aides to ensure high-quality resident care.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active LPN or RN license in the state of Nebraska. Previous experience in senior living or long-term care is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
professional certificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringCPRInfection ControlClinical DocumentationNursing CareResident AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical JudgmentSenior Care
Job description
LPN/RN – Hillcrest Cottages Location
6082 Grand Lodge Ave.,
Papillion,
NE 68133
Service
Line:
Hillcrest
Cottages
Schedule:
Full-Time
Nights, 10:00pm to 6am and every other weekend Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for compassionate and dedicated LPNs and RNs to join our nursing team at Hillcrest Cottages in Papillion, NE. Hillcrest Cottages is part of Hillcrest Country Estates, a continuing care retirement community designed to support aging adults through a full continuum of care. Located on the Hillcrest Country Estates campus in Papillion, the Cottages provide a warm, resident-centered environment where team members can build meaningful relationships while delivering high-quality care.
At
Hillcrest, our mission is simple: We enhance the lives of aging adults. We are looking for nurses who lead with compassion, clinical confidence, and accountability while helping residents live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. What You’ll Do As an LPN/RN, you will provide direct nursing care and clinical support to residents while working closely with nursing leadership, caregivers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members. This role is ideal for a nurse who values teamwork, resident-centered care, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each shift. You will help ensure residents receive safe, timely, and compassionate care while supporting the overall quality, comfort, and daily experience of those who call Hillcrest Cottages home.
You will: Provide nursing care in accordance with resident care plans, physician orders, and Hillcrest policies and procedures. Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely within scope of practice. Monitor resident condition and report changes to appropriate clinical leadership, physicians, and family members as needed. Complete timely and accurate documentation. Support resident assessments, care planning, and ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team. Provide guidance and support to CNAs, medication aides, and other care team members. Promote resident dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life. Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, visitors, and team members. Respond calmly and effectively to resident needs, clinical changes, and urgent situations. Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and supportive care environment. Follow infection control, safety, regulatory, and quality standards. What We’re Looking For We are looking for nurses who are dependable, compassionate, and committed to delivering strong clinical care in a senior living environment. The right candidate will be able to balance clinical judgment, teamwork, documentation, and resident relationships with professionalism and care.
Ideal candidates will have: Current LPN or RN license in the state of Nebraska. Previous senior living, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or rehabilitation experience preferred. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work well with residents, families, team members, and providers. Strong attention to detail and ability to complete accurate documentation. A calm, flexible, and professional approach in stressful situations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality care. Comfort using technology and clinical resources efficiently and effectively. A team-first mindset and commitment to resident-centered care. Education & Credentials Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Active LPN or RN license in the state of Nebraska required. CPR certification preferred or required based on community standards. Why Hillcrest? Hillcrest Cottages offers nurses the opportunity to provide meaningful care in a supportive, community-based setting. As part of Hillcrest Country Estates, team members are connected to a larger campus that supports aging adults through multiple levels of care and services. As an LPN or RN, your work will directly impact residents’ health, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Whether you are administering medications, supporting care plans, communicating with families, or guiding care team members, you will be an important part of the Hillcrest mission. Physical & Other Requirements Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds. Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed. Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Other duties as assigned. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are an LPN or RN who is passionate about caring for aging adults, supporting families, and being part of a strong clinical team, we invite you to apply for the LPN/RN – Hillcrest Cottages role. Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue enhancing the lives of aging adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and meaningful connection.
