Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a 30-bed, hospital-based, short-term rehabilitation unit located at Memorial Medical Center. Patients receive daily skilled nursing care along with a minimum of two hours per day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, supporting a safe and efficient transition back home. TCU features 24 patient rooms, including 18 private and 6 semi-private accommodations. Patients typically stay 10–12 days to recover strength and independence following surgery or acute illness. Common care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education for new diagnoses. This unit offers a team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation, patient education, and helping individuals regain independence and return home safely.

Requirements

• Current state LPN license
• Graduate of a practical nursing program
• CPR certification or completion upon hire

Nice To Haves

• One-year rehabilitation experience
• One year of long-term care experience

Responsibilities

• Follows the plan of care established by the professional nurse and collaborates with member of the health care team.
• Recognizes, reports, and documents changes in the patient’s condition.
• Observes and documents the patient’s physiological condition such as appearance, vital signs, level of consciousness, or change in behavior and reports this to RN.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in carrying out and documenting all nursing interventions ordered by physician (i.e.: administration of medications, treatments, assistance with ADL; s etc.).
• Demonstrates patient’s response to interventions carried out.
• Consistently provides and documents reinforcement of patient teaching.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree