State of Nebraska·Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Provide nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled residents at the Western Nebraska Veterans' Home. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, and collaborating with Registered Nurses to implement care plans.
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Veterans Affairs - Agency 28
Location: Scottsbluff, NE
$26.906
Job Posting: JR2026-00027562 LPN (PRN/On-Call) Western Nebraska Veterans' Home Scottsbluff (Open)
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$26.906/hour; PLUS $3/hr. differential for every hour worked AND shift differentials $1.00-$1.75 Work schedule: On-Call/Temporary as needed.
Must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours per month (minimum 16 hours on weekends) Do you have a passion for taking care of others?
Are you a dynamic LPN who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment?
If you answered "YES!" then we just may be the team for you!
Under direction of a Registered Nurse or other eligible licensed practitioner, Provides nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled persons residing in the Western Nebraska Veterans' Home.
Performs related work as assigned.
Observes, evaluates, and charts patient's behaviors, symptoms, reactions to medications, diet, the environment and patient needs.
Prepares and administers therapies and/or treatments such as rehabilitation activities, dressing wounds, or other skin or breathing treatments.
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, unit manager, or team leader 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.
May act as assistant to charge nurse when necessary.
Requirements: / 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.
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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.
