Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with patient needs. The position is with U of L Rehab Hospital Frazier Brownsboro, a 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in recovery care for patients affected by severe injury or illness. The role is scheduled PRN.

Requirements

• LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• IV certification is highly preferred; if not already held, it must be obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum of six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately based on patient age and clinical condition, following procedures to minimize medication errors.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments according to 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 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, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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