Licensed Practical Nurse Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their scope of practice under the guidance of registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. The position is located at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The LPN supports patient admissions and check-in, medication administration, activities of daily living, specimen handling, documentation, care-plan updates, communication with the care team, and patient education. The role also follows legal, ethical, and regulatory standards and may contribute to quality improvement and staff mentoring or training.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire, or obtain it within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) if applicable to the unit.
- IV certification may be required by the facility. For Colorado sites, have current IV Certification or obtain it in the state of practice within three months of hire.
- For Montana sites, complete in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire.
- LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled in and complete their RN within four years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.
- One year of specialty clinic experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with admissions and check-in, orient patients, and complete necessary forms.
- Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare them for medical or surgical interventions.
- Obtain and track specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Document patient care and interventions and update care plans accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with the supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners about patient care and changes in condition.
- Participate in educating patients about their health status and the maintenance and management of their conditions.
- Follow legal and ethical standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives.
- Mentor or train other staff when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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