Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Transitional Care

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

8h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in the Transitional Care Unit (TCU), a 30-bed, hospital-based short-term rehabilitation unit at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. The unit provides daily skilled nursing care and at least two hours per day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients transition safely back home. Patients typically stay 10–12 days while recovering strength and independence after surgery or acute illness. Common care needs include post-operative recovery, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, pain management, and education about new diagnoses. The unit has 24 patient rooms, including 18 private and 6 semi-private rooms, and an average daily census of up to 24 patients. It offers a team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation, patient education, and helping patients regain independence.

The LPN follows the plan of care established by the professional nurse and collaborates with the healthcare team. The role observes, reports, and documents patients’ conditions and responses to care, carries out and documents ordered nursing interventions, and reinforces patient teaching. This is a full-time position with variable 8- and 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation, and no on-call requirement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care established by the professional nurse and collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
• Recognize, report, and document changes in patients’ conditions.
• Observe and document patients’ physiological condition, including appearance, vital signs, level of consciousness, and behavior changes, and report findings to the RN.
• Carry out and document physician-ordered nursing interventions, including medication administration, treatments, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Demonstrate and document patients’ responses to interventions.
• Consistently reinforce and document patient teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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