Licensed Practical Nurse

Ernest Health, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time role in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic rehabilitation.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, monitor patient status, document care, and ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients.
• Maintains infection control standards and documentation of care.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Infection control

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Safety standards

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time- Akron, Ohio

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio (a partnership with Summa Health) is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients overcome disabling injuries and illnesses. We specialize in intensive rehab for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Our compassionate, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive, healing environment. Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, Summa Rehab Hospital is nationally recognized (including being named one of America’s Best Rehab Hospitals by Newsweek) for delivering patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• Current CPR certification required
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.