Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

Mercy Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital providing specialized treatment to patients recovering from severe injury or illness, including stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides rehabilitation nursing care on the night shift, working under the supervision of a registered nurse and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. The role includes administering medications according to patient age and clinical condition, assisting with assessments and reassessments, initiating appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions, completing quality improvement assessments, carrying out and evaluating plans of care, and supporting pain management and patient and family education. This is a full-time position with 36-hour workweeks and 12-hour shifts from 6:00 to 6:30.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
CPR/BCLS certification.
IV certification required or to be obtained within 6 months.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.
At least six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
IV certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administer them correctly based on the patient's age and clinical condition.
Provide patient care consistent with standards of care for the patient's age, including geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
Under the supervision of the R.N., assist with patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and identify and initiate appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
Under the supervision of the R.N., perform timely and accurate QI assessments.
Carry out the plan of care according to patient needs and response to treatment; evaluate the overall plan daily and update the interdisciplinary care plan as the patient's condition and needs change.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Perform other duties as assigned.