Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 20-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. Working under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care within applicable scope and standards of practice and contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis. The role includes carrying out plan-of-care interventions such as specimen collection and wound care, potentially administering medication, documenting care, and assisting the RN with care-plan development. The LPN also supports patients with activities of daily living and monitors and communicates patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patient, and family. The rehabilitation team works collaboratively with therapists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to help patients regain independence and return home safely. The position is full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, with self-scheduling and an every-other-weekend rotation. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to function in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Current state LPN license.
Active North Carolina single-state LPN license or compact license; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Collect patient data for analysis by an RN as part of patient assessment.
Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
May administer medication.
Document patient care provided.
Assist the RN with developing the plan of care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitor and document patient status and responses to interventions.
Communicate patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patient, and families.

Benefits

$7,500 commitment-incentive bonus.
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.