LPN Charge Nurse

Lincoln, Nebraska

As a LPN Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in leading our team of skilled professionals to deliver high-quality care in our state-of-the-art facility. Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster is long-term care.

Posted Sep 10 · 1 year of experience

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Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 6:30a-6:30p and 6:30p-6:30a · 12-⁠hour shifts Shifts: 6:30a-6:30p and 6:30p-6:30a
Unit and setting: Nursing At Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents and their families.
License: LPN license Currently licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of Nebraska
Term: Permanent Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Availability!Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

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License: LPN license Currently licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of Nebraska Check your license
Experience: 1 year of experience as an LPN Minimum of 1 year of experience as an LPN
Also asks: leadership and communication skills Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Also asks: clinical skills and knowledge of industry standards Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Also asks: ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities

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BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed during interview)Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed during interview)
BenefitsA supportive and collaborative work environmentA supportive and collaborative work environment
BenefitsOpportunities for professional growth and developmentOpportunities for professional growth and development
BenefitsA chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residentsA chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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Patients: At Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents and their families. At Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents and their families.
Charge: overseeing daily operations of nursing unit As an LPN Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our nursing unit, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care and attention.
Day to day: administering medications, performing treatments, and assessing patient conditions Provide direct resident care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and assessing patient conditions
Charge: leading and coordinating daily activities of nursing team Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the nursing team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively
Day to day: developing and implementing individualized care plans Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Day to day: monitoring patient progress and addressing concerns Monitor patient progress, identifying and addressing any concerns or issues
Day to day: maintaining detailed records of resident care and treatment Maintain accurate and detailed records of resident care and treatment
Day to day: participating in quality assurance activities Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards
Day to day: collaborating with other departments Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless patient care and communication

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job Title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Location: Lincoln, NE Department: Nursing Reports to: DON/Charge Nurse Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Availability! Shifts: 6:30a-6:30p and 6:30p-6:30a

At Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents and their families. As a LPN Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in leading our team of skilled professionals to deliver high-quality care in our state-of-the-art facility.

About the Role

As an LPN Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our nursing unit, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care and attention. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor resident progress, and make adjustments as needed. Your excellent leadership and communication skills will enable you to effectively guide and support your teammates, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and assessing patient conditions

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the nursing team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively

Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

Monitor patient progress, identifying and addressing any concerns or issues

Maintain accurate and detailed records of resident care and treatment

Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless patient care and communication

Requirements

Currently licensed as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of Nebraska

Minimum of 1 year of experience as an LPN

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team

Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed during interview)

A supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a motivated and compassionate LPN Charge Nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What's around it?

In Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,086/mo
Household income: $71,867/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lincoln, NE

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals often rent in Highlands in northwest Lincoln—newer apartment communities, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,228 versus about $1,090 citywide, I-80 access, parks and golf, and a suburban pace, though a walk score of 20 means a car is required—or in cheaper Woods Park (1-beds around $923 with downtown views), Near South, Hawley, and Downtown Lincoln. Family and longer-term buyers look at 40th & A in Southeast Lincoln (tree-lined streets, nearly 4,000 residents, Lincoln Children's Zoo and Antelope Park minutes away), Bishop Park (Livability 93, large lots, old-growth trees, Bishop Heights Park), Capitol Beach on a private saltwater lake about 10 minutes from downtown with slightly below-average prices, and College View around Union College. Reddit and Facebook also point to Colonial Hills, Taylor Meadows, Cripple Creek, Eastridge, East and South Lincoln, and streets near Hill Elementary.

Nurses and young professionals often rent in Highlands in northwest Lincoln—newer apartment communities, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,228 versus about $1,090 citywide, I-80 access, parks and golf, and a suburban pace, though a walk score of 20 means a car is required—or in cheaper Woods Park (1-beds around $923 with downtown views), Near South, Hawley, and Downtown Lincoln. Family and longer-term buyers look at 40th & A in Southeast Lincoln (tree-lined streets, nearly 4,000 residents, Lincoln Children's Zoo and Antelope Park minutes away), Bishop Park (Livability 93, large lots, old-growth trees, Bishop Heights Park), Capitol Beach on a private saltwater lake about 10 minutes from downtown with slightly below-average prices, and College View around Union College.

Reddit and Facebook also point to Colonial Hills, Taylor Meadows, Cripple Creek, Eastridge, East and South Lincoln, and streets near Hill Elementary.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: npdodge.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundThe typical Lincoln commute is about 16.07 minutes, and drivability is a selling point—Highlands scores 100 for drivability with easy I-80 access—while citywide Walk Score is 44, Bike Score 59, and Transit Score 24. Public transit is described as limited (Highlands transit score 30), so sources treat a personal vehicle as a necessity rather than optional, especially from northwest suburbs. Named hospital routes, parking garages, and bus lines to specific medical campuses are not covered here, though healthcare is repeatedly named as a core employment pillar alongside government and UNL, and most listed neighborhoods sit a short drive from downtown.

The typical Lincoln commute is about 16.07 minutes, and drivability is a selling point—Highlands scores 100 for drivability with easy I-80 access—while citywide Walk Score is 44, Bike Score 59, and Transit Score 24. Public transit is described as limited (Highlands transit score 30), so sources treat a personal vehicle as a necessity rather than optional, especially from northwest suburbs. Named hospital routes, parking garages, and bus lines to specific medical campuses are not covered here, though healthcare is repeatedly named as a core employment pillar alongside government and UNL, and most listed neighborhoods sit a short drive from downtown.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: rent.com

OutdoorsPioneers Park Nature Center at 3201 S Coddington Ave. offers trails, gardens, and wildlife exhibits with bison, owls, and turtles, plus Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre for summer concerts. Locals also send people to Holmes Lake, Pawnee Lake, Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park and its playground beside the Lincoln Children's Zoo, and 7-acre Bishop Heights Park with a trail linking to other parks. Capitol Beach Lake is a 100-plus-year-old private saltwater lake ringed by saline wetlands about 10 minutes northwest of downtown, and bike trails such as those at Union Plaza plus golf near Highlands fill out the outdoor map.

Pioneers Park Nature Center at 3201 S Coddington Ave. offers trails, gardens, and wildlife exhibits with bison, owls, and turtles, plus Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre for summer concerts. Locals also send people to Holmes Lake, Pawnee Lake, Sunken Gardens, Antelope Park and its playground beside the Lincoln Children's Zoo, and 7-acre Bishop Heights Park with a trail linking to other parks.

Capitol Beach Lake is a 100-plus-year-old private saltwater lake ringed by saline wetlands about 10 minutes northwest of downtown, and bike trails such as those at Union Plaza plus golf near Highlands fill out the outdoor map.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: npdodge.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: visitnebraska.com Source 4: lincoln.org

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Living in Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska's capital and UNL's home, is an affordable Star City of about 300,000 where healthcare, government, and the university anchor work and a typical commute is about 16 minutes. Housing sits well below national prices—median homes from the mid-$270ks to around $310k, 1-bedrooms often near $1,100—with neighborhoods like Highlands, 40th & A by the Children's Zoo and Antelope Park, Bishop Park, South Lincoln, and lake-side Capitol Beach. Off-shift life is Haymarket food at Lazlo's, JTK, The Oven, and Hiro 88, coffee at The Mill, free art at the Sheldon, the Capitol dome, Pioneers Park bison, Holmes Lake, Jazz in June, and Cornhusker Saturdays. You will need a car (transit scores in the 20s), winters bring wind, ice, and heating that can hit $300-400 a month, nightlife is modest, and it can feel small-town; violent crime stays relatively low even as property crime is discussed. For a nurse who wants community, schools, and parks more than anonymity or late nights, Lincoln is a genuine fit.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: npdodge.com Source 4: lincolnbymouth.com Source 5: visitnebraska.com Source 6: lincoln.org Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: rent.com Source 9: pods.com

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Lincoln, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.