Licensed Practical Nurse

Summa Rehab Hospital, Llc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health's Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron seeks an LPN to deliver general nursing care under RN supervision. You will contribute to patient recovery in a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab setting and align with our guiding principles every day.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to infection control, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support stroke and orthopedic rehab goals. Join a recognized provider with strong wellness programs.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Clinical operations knowledge

Infection control awareness

Policies and guidelines adherence

Supply and equipment use

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Safety standards

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!

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.