Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care Unit

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care Unit Job Type: PRN| Variable 8- & 12-hour shifts and every other weekend and holiday rotation No on-call Your experience matters Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team TCU is a 30-bed short-term skilled hospital-based rehab unit at MMC. Patients receive daily nursing care and a minimum of two hours/day of PT, OT, & SLP. TCU has 24 patient rooms, 18 private and 6 semi-private. Patients come for 10-12 days to recover, get stronger, and go home. Patients come to rehab at TCU for post-op care, wound care, teaching/training for new diagnoses, IV therapy, pain & chronic illness management. Census up to 24: 7A = 3-4 licensed nurses - generally 2-3 RNs and 1-2 LPNs depending on census; 2-3 CNAs. 7P = 2-3 licensed nurses – RN/LPN combination; 2 CNAs How you’ll contribute A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state LPN license
• Graduate of a practical nursing program
• CPR certification or completion upon hire

Nice To Haves

• One-year rehabilitation experience or one year of long-term care experience preferred

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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees