Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Rehabilitation - FT Days

Lifepoint Health • Oak Creek, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients at Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek, a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility. The nurse assesses patients and identifies their needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and provides care suited to each patient's condition and age. The role includes educating patients and families during rehabilitation and before discharge, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, participating in quality improvement, and completing clinical documentation, care plans, and quality assessments. The position is full-time, working days in three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin or compact-state LPN license required; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Associate's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
• Work cooperatively and actively participate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).
• Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree