Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

1d • 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 according to patient needs. The role is with U of L Rehab Hospital Frazier Brownsboro, a 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, serving people recovering from severe injury or illness. Its specialized programs address stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

The position is PRN. The LPN administers medications, assists with assessments and rehabilitation interventions, monitors patient responses, supports pain management and patient education, and helps maintain patient safety and quality of care. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. IV certification is preferred or must be obtained within six months. Six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Requirements

• LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• IV certification is preferred or must be obtained within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• IV certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately, taking the patient’s age and clinical condition into account.
• Follow proper medication administration 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 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed