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

Lifepoint Health • Tacoma, WA

18h • Onsite

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 addresses patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs and supports communication with patients and families. It calls for initiative and responsibility consistent with professional expectations, with a focus on exceptional patient care and patient safety.

This part-time, union position is scheduled for day shifts in 12-hour blocks, two shifts per schedule, with rotating weekends and holidays. There is no call requirement. The stated wage range is $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. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed 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 according to patients’ ages and clinical conditions, following procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Assist the registered nurse 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 registered nurse supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient responses 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 ways that promote patient safety and reduce medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Provide care addressing patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general needs and support communication with patients and families.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed