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

Lifepoint Health • El Paso, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care in a rehabilitation setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role delivers treatments, assists with assessments, and supports interdisciplinary care planning based on patient needs. The nurse demonstrates clinical skill and commitment to safe, patient-centered care while working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East operates jointly with Lifepoint Health and serves the El Paso community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of rehabilitation experience and experience in an acute care setting are preferred.
• IV certification is highly preferred; otherwise, it must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately according to patient age and clinical condition.
• Follow medication administration procedures to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with initial assessments and patient reassessments in accordance with policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Complete timely and accurate Quality Improvement 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 a manner that promotes safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefit options tailored for part-time and PRN 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.

What This Job Offers

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