Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Community Rehabilitation Hospital North

$5,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Full Time - Day Shift

Our Benefits:

•    $5,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
•    Various shift availabilities
•    Tuition assistance/reimbursement
•    Low nurse-to-patient ratios
•    Expansive benefit package
•    Professional development and advancement opportunities
•    Targeted approach to career development
•    Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
•    Superior quality patient outcomes
•    Supportive leadership and culture
•    CEU Support
•    State-of-the-art equipment 

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients
• Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.  Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needs
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.  Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.  Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program
•  Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred
•  IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills