License Vocational Nurse Full-Time Night Shift
About The Position
Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital providing intensive rehabilitation for patients who can tolerate three hours of rehabilitation services per day. The hospital cares for patients with complex rehabilitative needs, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitating conditions, neurological disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse provides nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling to assigned patients during a shift. The LVN/LPN supports delivery of care by assisting with implementation of the interdisciplinary and nursing plans of care. In the inpatient rehabilitation setting, the nurse supports the nursing team and helps provide high-quality care throughout patients’ recovery.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice vocational nursing in the state where currently practicing.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional vocational nursing.
- Strong clinical skills in basic patient care, medication administration under RN supervision, and vital-sign monitoring.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain independence.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses with patient assessments, vital-sign monitoring, medication administration under RN supervision, and basic care such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Work with therapists to assist patients with activities of daily living and other rehabilitation activities as directed by the care plan.
- Provide basic patient education on self-care practices and promote a positive, supportive environment.
- Accurately document patient-care activities, observations, and responses to treatment under the direction of the RN.
- Help maintain a clean and organized patient-care area and follow patient-safety protocols.
- Provide nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling to assigned patients during a shift.
- Assist with implementation of the interdisciplinary and nursing plans of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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