Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Full Time Part Time Days Nights 5K Gateway Rehab
About The Position
Gateway Rehab, located in Florence, Kentucky, is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. The hospital helps patients regain physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home with the highest possible level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, it offers a fast-paced, friendly work environment where staff get to know patients and their families. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for clinical functions on the unit and all aspects of resident care, incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/LVN helps ensure that the assigned unit operates smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner, as directed by the Registered Nurse. Care includes direct patient care and the delegation and supervision of nursing care. The role also includes demonstrating clinical competence, managing resident care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling facility role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the specialty.
Requirements
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Three years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
- One year of area-specific experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical functions on the assigned unit and provide resident care using the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
- Help ensure the unit operates smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct care and delegate and supervise nursing care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and manage resident care.
- Improve quality of care and establish professional relationships.
- Use professional skills and fulfill responsibilities of the facility role.
- Develop clinical expertise in the specialty.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets
- Free prescription plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible spending plans
- 401(k) matching
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- Company discounts on mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items
- Pet insurance
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Work-life balance
- $5,000 bonus for full-time employees
- Potential pay increases through the Clinical Career Ladder after successful completion of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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