Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver essential nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves administering medications, assisting with patient rehabilitation, and ensuring high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and be dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a critical care environment.

Qualifications

• Administers medication and performs treatments under RN supervision.
• Assists with rehabilitation and updates care plans.

Responsibilities

• Consults with RN on patient condition and treatment.
• Educates patients and families on pain management.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses

Job description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Summary

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse/LPN/LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse/LPN/LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients
• The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses

Licenses/Certification:

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
• BCLS Certification
• Intravenous Blood Certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred