LPN/LVN, Acute Rehab - Full Time Nights

UHS•Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff. The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment. This LPN/LVN opportunity is a full-time position on our Acute Rehab Unit and offers full time benefits and a convenient night shift schedule. This position is for our Rehab Hospital located in Northwest Reno. We are looking for a dynamic Rehab Nurse that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the acute rehab environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN
Current Nevada nursing
Must have current BLS certificate
Current IV Certification required

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.