Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting with assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with patient needs. The role is with U of L Rehab Hospital Frazier Brownsboro, a 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is scheduled for full-time day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The hospital provides specialized rehabilitation care for people recovering from severe injury or illness, including stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The LPN contributes to patient safety, recovery, and individualized care in collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team.
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; otherwise, it must be obtained within six months.
- At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications safely and accurately based on patient age and clinical condition.
- Follow appropriate 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.
- Complete 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 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 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 free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
