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

Lifepoint Health • Tacoma, WA

1d • $32 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring an LPN/LVN to provide rehabilitation nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role provides for patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs and supports communication with patients and families. Care is delivered with initiative and professional responsibility, with the goal of providing safe, exceptional patient care and supporting each patient’s rehabilitation journey.

This is a full-time, union position on a day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays and no call requirement. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• IV certification is highly preferred.
• At least six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute-care setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately based on patients’ ages and clinical conditions.
• Follow appropriate medication-administration procedures to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments according to policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Provide care based on patients’ 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

• 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 covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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