Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical Rehab

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide care to patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at a destination rehabilitation center. Patients may have a variety of conditions and treatment plans, including stroke, neurological, spine, transplant, and trauma rehabilitation. The LPN practices within the scope of LPN licensure and follows SLHS policies and procedures. With RN guidance and oversight, the LPN performs assessments, administers medications, and collaborates with therapists, providers, and other ancillary departments. The role offers an opportunity to work with leading technology and robotics in a new facility. The position is full-time days, with three shifts per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Rehab experience is a plus but is not required. Experience with dialysis, transplant, or neuro care is preferred but not required. The successful candidate is flexible, adaptable, open to feedback, eager to learn, communicates well, works effectively with a care team, and is passionate about nursing and building relationships with patients.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in Kansas.
IV certification.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Associate degree.
Flexible and adaptable, open to feedback, and eager to learn.
Strong communication skills and a desire to work with a care team to provide patient care.
Passion for nursing and interest in developing relationships with patients.

Nice To Haves

Rehabilitation experience.
Experience with dialysis, transplant, or neuro care.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process.
Performs patient care.
Delegates patient care tasks.
Supervises other patient care staff.
Consults with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.
Performs assessments and administers medications with RN guidance and oversight.
Collaborates with therapists, providers, and other ancillary departments.