Licensed Practical Nurse Acute Rehab - Full Time Days

Kindred; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ScionHealth in Green Cove Springs, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under supervision of an RN, focusing on safety and quality.

You will administer medications, assist with assessments, support rehabilitation inpatients, contribute to care plans, educate patients and families, uphold infection control and accurate documentation. This role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical / vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLA certification; IV certification highly preferred.
• ACLA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely according to age and condition.
• Assist geriatric and rehab inpatients with daily care needs.
• Assist with patient assessments and update care plans under RN supervision.
• Perform timely QA assessments and follow policy.
• Carry out the plan of care and evaluate progress with the team.
• Interact professionally with patient/family in care planning.
• Assess and manage pain with appropriate techniques.
• Ensure patient safety and reduce care-related errors.
• Teach patients and families and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Perform treatments within licensure scope.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate

Tools

CPR/BCLA certification

IV certification

Job description

Sign On Bonus

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: $10,000

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Meets the communication needs of the patient and family. Provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations under the supervision of a RN.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient. Reduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age, includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Under the supervision of the RN, assists with the assessment of all patients and reassessments as per policy. Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Under the supervision of the RN, performs timely and accurate QI assessments.
• Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needs.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient’s individual and identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching a appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of equipment utilized in evaluation and treatment. Must be able to determine appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations.
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical / vocational nurse program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLA certification
• ACLA preferred.
• IV certified required or obtain within 6 months highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum six months medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.