Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation
About The Position
Mercy Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital providing ongoing care and specialized treatment for people recovering from severe injury or illness. Its individualized rehabilitation programs serve patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides rehabilitation nursing care, including medication administration and patient assessment, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role is full-time, with night shifts of 12 hours (6:00–6:30) and a 36-hour workweek. Mercy Youngstown describes its workplace as valuing employees and offering engaged staff, healthy staffing levels, flexible scheduling, and career growth.
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 six 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.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administer them correctly based on the patient's age and clinical condition.
- Provide patient care that meets standards specific to the patient's age, including geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
- Under the supervision of an R.N., assist with patient assessments and reassessments according to policy.
- Identify and initiate appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
- Under the supervision of an R.N., perform timely and accurate QI assessments.
- Carry out the plan of care according to the patient's needs and response to treatment; evaluate the plan's effectiveness daily and update the interdisciplinary care plan to reflect changes in the patient's condition and individual needs.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program offering mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free parking
- Tuition reimbursement or assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
