Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Rehabilitation
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide rehabilitation nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role provides patient care addressing psychosocial, physical, and general needs, and supports communication with patients and families. The nurse uses individualized plan-of-care interventions to help shape patient journeys and promote patient wellbeing. This is a part-time, union position working day shifts in a 2x12 schedule, with rotating weekends and holidays and no call requirement. Shifts are 12 hours. The wage scale is $32.00–$47.10 per hour. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Tacoma, Washington, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Franciscan Health. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a community-based healthcare delivery network.
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.
- IV certification.
- At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications safely and accurately based on the patient's age and clinical condition.
- Follow proper medication administration procedures to minimize potential medication errors.
- Assist the registered nurse with initial assessments and patient reassessments according to 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 patient safety and reduces medical errors.
- Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
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 including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
