Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation (Rehab)

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. They are seeking a Rehabilitation LPN to join their 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, which is the only acute inpatient rehab option in the area. The team practices a strong interdisciplinary approach, allowing nurses to work closely with therapy, physicians, and case management to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. They maintain a supportive work environment with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 4–5:1.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact)
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• LPN License for the State of Tennessee.
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• One-year previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree