What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN - NOC Shift position at Ovation by Avamere?
Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN - Omaha, NE
Shifts: Part-time NOC Shifts Available (10pm - 6am)
Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve; 70 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154
Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/
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.
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 mind—so 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