PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Temple, TX

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 in accordance with the patient’s needs. This PRN position is for the Rehabilitation Unit, requiring availability 1-2 days a week, one weekend shift per schedule, and minimally one major and one minor holiday. The shift is from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per 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 all 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

• Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
• We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
• We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
• We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
• We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree