Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Escondido, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will administer medications safely and accurately, following proper procedures to minimize medication errors. They will assist the Registered Nurse (RN) with patient assessments and reassessments, and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions. The LPN will perform Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision and deliver care based on patient response to treatment, updating the interdisciplinary plan accordingly. Pain assessment and management, including patient and family education, are key responsibilities. All patient care tasks must be performed with a focus on patient safety and the reduction of medical errors. The LPN will also develop and implement individualized teaching plans and perform other duties as assigned. This role requires strong clinical skills, a commitment to safe, patient-centered care, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
CPR/BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.