Licensed Practical Nurse

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Medical

HD Medical Plan

FSA/HSA

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Wellness Challenges

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc.-affiliated Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time day shifts. You will provide general nursing care under RN supervision, support rehabilitation-focused care, and help patients progress through therapy plans. Required: current LPN license, CPR certification.

One year acute care experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to support employees’ health, finances, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients and supports rehabilitation-focused care.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - Days - Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes.

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

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.