Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Apply today at www.oslnh.com/employment

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, Inc. (OSLNH) is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed long-term care facility with a 12-bed memory care unit, proudly managed by Native American Health Management (NAHM). Oversight of the facility is provided by a dedicated three-person Board of Directors.

Located in Nebraska, OSLNH is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional elder care in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion, while honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

💙 Our Mission

To provide a continuum of excellent care and service to the aging in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion — honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

🩺 Our Commitment

Our primary goal is to help every resident reach and maintain their highest level of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We encourage self-sufficiency, growth, and engagement — supporting residents as they continue to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.

Working in long-term care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and our staff takes pride in providing the best possible care through teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.

🌟 What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage

• Day & Night Shift Differentials

• Excellent Benefits Package

• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match

• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling

• Referral Program

❤️ Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elders and want to be part of a caring, community-centered team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now at www.oslnh.com/employment

Purpose of Your Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) when an RN is not available. The LPN ensures that all nursing activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations — maintaining the highest standard of quality care at all times under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

🩺 Administrative Functions

• Direct and supervise nursing assistants in accordance with established policies, rules, and regulations.

• Participate in shift planning, services, and daily unit activities.

• Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures among assigned staff.

• Complete required reports, forms, evaluations, and charting accurately and on time.

• Participate in government agency surveys and inspections as needed.

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.

• Document incidents, accidents, and changes in resident condition promptly.

🧾 Charting and Documentation

• Transcribe physician orders and update charts, Kardex, and care plans.

• Maintain accurate, descriptive nurses’ notes reflecting care provided and resident response.

• Complete and submit required documentation for accidents, incidents, and evaluations.

• Follow facility policies for all charting and recordkeeping requirements.

💊 Drug Administration Functions

• Accurately administer prescribed medications and treatments.

• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available for resident care.

• Maintain accurate narcotic records for each shift.

• Report medication errors and discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.

👩‍⚕️ Personnel Functions

• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing assistants and support staff.

• Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and consistency of resident care.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and teamwork.

• Give and receive shift reports accurately and thoroughly.

❤️ Nursing Care Functions

• Make rounds with physicians as needed and assist with resident assessments.

• Notify physicians and family members of changes in resident condition or incidents.

• Administer treatments and nursing services including wound care, catheterization, tube feeding, and specimen collection.

• Monitor seriously ill residents and provide attentive care as directed.

• Assist with end-of-life and post-mortem procedures in accordance with facility policy.

🧼 Safety and Sanitation

• Ensure assigned staff follow safety protocols and infection control procedures.

• Maintain clean and organized nursing stations and treatment areas.

• Report unsafe conditions or equipment immediately to the Nurse Supervisor or Director of Nursing.

📋 Care Plan and Assessment

• Review care plans daily to confirm that resident care aligns with individualized goals.

• Ensure CNAs understand and follow each resident’s care plan.

• Update nursing notes and care plans as needed to reflect resident progress and condition changes.

🕊️ Resident Rights

• Protect and uphold resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Ensure residents are treated with fairness, compassion, and respect.

• Support residents’ right to refuse treatment in accordance with facility policy.

⚙️ Working Conditions

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.

• May involve exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.

• Interacts frequently with residents, families, medical staff, and team members.

• Must be able to handle emotionally demanding situations with professionalism.

• Works beyond normal hours, including weekends or holidays, as necessary.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN nursing program or equivalent degree from an approved college or university.

Licensure & Experience

• Must hold a current, active, and unencumbered LPN or LVN license in the State of Nebraska.

• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred, but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to make independent decisions when needed.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; able to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.

• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, medical procedures, and long-term care regulations.

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable, with a positive and professional demeanor.

• Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally charged situations with tact and respect.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

(With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Ability to speak and write English in an understandable manner.

• Must be able to manage the mental and emotional demands of the position.

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to assist residents during emergency situations or evacuations.

• Able to work effectively with residents who are ill, elderly, disabled, or emotionally distressed.

Additional Requirements

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must maintain personal integrity, reliability, and professionalism at all times.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.