Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Brownsburg, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Shift: Days 36 hour weeks (12 hour shift) People are our passion and purpose. Community Rehab Hospital West is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Community Rehab Hospital West strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Free Parking Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses Working with a highly engaged staff Healthy staffing levels Flexible scheduling Career growth What you will do in this role: Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needs Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• ACLS preferred
• IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients
• Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needs
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
• Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees