LPN - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring an LPN for its expanding Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital, a specialized rehabilitation center serving patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and orthopedic and cardiac conditions. This is a full-time (0.9 FTE), day-shift role with 12-hour shifts. The LPN works under RN supervision and provides direct nursing care within the scope of the LPN license, as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. Cooperative decision-making is expected in carrying out duties.

The LPN implements and evaluates patient care, participates in developing patient-specific care plans, provides prescribed medications and treatments, and documents care in the health record. The role also involves coordinating safe and timely care with others, maintaining professional effectiveness through continued education, and assisting with patient and supply transport and department stocking. Depending on the assignment, duties may include triaging patient calls, counseling and educating patients, taking histories, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and monitoring vital signs. Oregon-based LPNs may perform only duties permitted by applicable Oregon regulations and the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice.

The position is based in a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital and involves working with patients, families, and staff in a collaborative clinical environment. Physical and environmental demands include patient handling, frequent movement and postural activities, possible exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and completing tasks in a noisy environment.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program.
• Current Oregon LPN licensure, required upon hire and before the start date.
• Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
• Proficient with IVs.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Cooperative working and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families, and staff.
• Well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to function independently.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of clinical experience as an LPN is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Participate in developing patient-specific care plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including administering prescribed medications and treatments.
• Document patient care in the health record according to department standards.
• Assign and prioritize work, request assistance, and accept guidance to ensure safe and timely care.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assist with transporting patients, specimens, supplies, and equipment, and maintain and stock supplies and equipment.
• As applicable, triage patient phone calls, counsel and educate patients, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• For Oregon practice, perform only components consistent with state regulations and the LPN scope of practice.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program

What This Job Offers

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