Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

9d

About The Position

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or Diploma in LPN
• Current LPN to practice in NC
• BCLS
• 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.
• At least 1 year of LPN experience (acute care experience preferred).

Nice To Haves

• acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, 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.
• Administers medication per scope of practice.
• 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.
• Adherence to all core measure initiatives, patient safety goals, and NQF Safe Practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees