Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation (Rehab)

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation provides direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Charge Nurse, the LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis, assists with care-plan development, performs plan-of-care interventions, and documents care. Interventions include specimen collection and wound care; medication administration may also be part of the role.

The LPN supports patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. The role monitors and documents patient status and responses to interventions and communicates them to the RN, physician, patients, and families. The LPN advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

The position is on a 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit that serves patients with diverse diagnoses and is the area's only acute inpatient rehabilitation option. The team works collaboratively with therapy, physicians, and case management and reports an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–5.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee LPN license, either single-state or compact; relocating employees must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and delegation and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Collect patient data to contribute to assessments for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; medication administration may be required.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist the RN with developing the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor and document patient status and reactions to interventions.
• Communicate patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, and families.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed