Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to assigned adolescent, adult, and geriatric physical medicine rehabilitation patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes documenting patient information and performing assigned care tasks. The LPN follows patient care plans and communicates observations that may indicate a need for changes. The position also involves patient safety, service excellence, and compliance with HIPAA requirements and hospital policies regarding access to protected health information. RHI provides rehabilitation services for people facing injuries and illnesses, including brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions.
Requirements
- Previous hospital experience as an LPN.
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of recent acute care experience in a medical-surgical setting.
Responsibilities
- Observe and document rehabilitation patients’ conditions, behaviors, and needs for initial patient assessment within established time frames.
- Gather and document assessment information through physical observation, interviews with patients and significant others, record review, and consideration of age-related changes.
- Perform medical care tasks as necessary for the assigned team.
- Understand and follow each patient’s care plan, communicating observations that may inform changes to the plan.
- Prioritize patient safety according to RHI evidence-based practices.
- Understand and comply with HIPAA requirements and hospital policies concerning access to protected health information.
- Exhibit service excellence, lead by example, and mentor others in their assigned duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital
- Meaningful work that directly supports patient care and recovery
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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