Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Apex, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital serving the Raleigh/Durham and Apex communities. Operated in partnership with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed, our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping patients recover, regain independence, and improve their quality of life in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Requirements

• Current state LPN license
• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Strong clinical, assessment, and patient care skills
• Effective communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment

Nice To Haves

• IV Certification strongly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Administers medications safely and accurately based on patient condition and age
• Follows proper medication administration procedures to reduce risk of errors
• Assists the RN with patient assessments and reassessments in accordance with policy
• Identifies and implements appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Completes timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision
• Delivers patient care based on treatment response and updates care plans as needed
• Assesses and manages patient pain using appropriate interventions
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Promotes patient safety and helps reduce the risk of medical errors
• Develops individualized patient and family education plans

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
• Tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including virtual care and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees