Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN NOC Shift - Full Time

Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN - Omaha, NE Shifts: NOC Shift (10pm - 6am) Schedule: Full-time, rotating weekends Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve; 70 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154

As an LPN at Ovation Heartwood, you provide hands-on clinical support while building meaningful relationships with Assisted Living residents. You'll work closely with the care team to support resident health, comfort, and dignity, helping create a calm, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home.

We are looking for a dependable and clinically strong LPN to support our residents and lead our overnight care team. This is a key role for someone who is confident working independently and comfortable serving as the primary clinical resource during night hours. Previous Assisted Living / Memory Care experience is strongly preferred.

What you'll do:

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical assessment to residents
• Act as the lead nurse on NOC shift, supporting and guiding CNAs and care staff
• Respond to changes in condition, emergencies, and resident needs
• Communicate effectively with on-call providers and leadership as needed
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with policies and regulations

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistance in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care community. As assigned by DHS or Supervisor.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the community.
• Periodically review the departments policies, procedures, job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions.
• Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts', services, programs and activities.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this community
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
• Participate in Community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form.
• Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, Kardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, as needed.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the DHS or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year of Assisted Living experience
• Must Possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• CPR / BSL
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Benefits:

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mindso you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify