Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per-Diem
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Omaha, Nebraska
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is long-term care.
Posted Aug 31
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care
- License
- LPN license
- Term
- Per Diem
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Per-Diem LPN - Covering as needed
Number of Openings - 2
Pay Range: $24.00–$32.00 per hour (based on experience)
Mercy Convent, home to the Sisters of Mercy, is seeking compassionate and dependable LPN to join our team. This role provides direct care to the Sisters and oversees caregivers during assigned shifts to ensure high-quality, mission-aligned service.
What You’ll Do
Provide direct nursing care per care plan and physician orders
Supervise and support caregivers during assigned shifts
Complete assessments, vitals, documentation, and medication administration
Respond promptly to Sisters’ needs and any changes in condition
Maintain a safe, clean environment; follow all safety and infection-control protocols
Communicate clearly with the DON/RCA, team members, and Sisters
Assist with admissions, transfers, incident reporting, and chart updates
What We’re Looking For
Active LPN license
BLS certification
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and meet general physical demands
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Current LPN license in good standing; CPR/BLS certified; minimum one year of geriatric nursing applicants. experience preferred; chronic disease management, and dementia care; strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills; ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team; experience in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, or memory care preferred.
Ability to adapt quickly to new environments, strong organizational and time management skills, flexibility with schedule.
Why Work With Us
Meaningful work serving the Sisters of Mercy
Supportive, mission-centered environment
Flexible per diem scheduling (days/evenings/nights)
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What's around it?
Omaha, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,187/mo
- Household income
- $73,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay