Licensed Practical Nurse

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•HOLLY, MI

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, one-to-one care to clients in a home-like setting. The nurse follows each client's plan of care, supports dignity and independence, and works with clients, families, physicians, case managers, and other care professionals to meet medical and rehabilitation needs. Care may include monitoring vital signs, administering medications and feedings, providing oxygen or ostomy care as needed, maintaining infection-control practices, documenting care and progress, and ensuring supplies and equipment are available and maintained. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that provides care in clients' homes and communities, as well as workplaces or schools. The program supports people recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or stroke/CVA in regaining functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Ability to work in a home-like setting.
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time.
Ability to use proper body mechanics while lifting 50 pounds.
Knowledge of individual service plans, including client rights and health needs.
Completion of post-secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one care according to the client's plan of care while maintaining dignity and independence.
Monitor clients' vital statistics and report abnormal findings to the case manager and physician.
Administer medications and feedings and provide oxygen or ostomy care as needed under the plan of care; assess and report results.
Complete routines established by physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Maintain infection-control policies and procedures, and report possible communicable diseases or infections.
Document nursing actions, care provided, communications, progress, and outcomes; inform the physician, case manager, and family of changes in the client's medical condition or needs.
Order supplies, medications, and feedings to maintain adequate stock.
Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with physician instructions.
Monitor incidents involving individuals, examine the individual following an incident, complete incident reports accurately and promptly, and inform case managers.
Ensure medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to the Durable Medical Equipment provider for repair.
Perform other duties as assigned.