Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Tacoma, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs and addresses communication needs of patients and families. It calls for initiative and professional responsibility in providing rehabilitation nursing care that supports patient well-being.

The position is full-time, on a day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays and no call requirement. It is a union position, with a wage scale of $32.00–$47.10 per hour. The hospital is a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Tacoma, Washington, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Franciscan Health.

The LPN/LVN administers medications safely, assists with assessments, carries out rehabilitation nursing interventions, and provides care responsive to patients’ treatment and needs. The role also includes pain assessment and management, patient and family education, and contributions to the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred.
• IV certification highly preferred.
• At least six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with patients’ ages and clinical conditions.
• Follow medication administration procedures to minimize medication errors.
• Assist the registered nurse with initial assessments and patient reassessments in accordance with policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate quality improvement assessments under registered nurse 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.
• Provide patient care addressing psychosocial, physical, general, and communication needs under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program with mental, physical, and financial wellness resources.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed