Apprentice, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Lifepoint Health • Langhorne, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is joining a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This role is within a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, jointly operated by Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The hospital specializes in helping patients recover from stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions. The interdisciplinary team approach, modern facilities, and dedication to quality allow for exceptional rehabilitative care that transforms lives.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania License as a Practical/Vocational Nurse
• Graduated from an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program
• CPR/BCLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred
• IV Certification 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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree