Licensed Practical-Nurse - IRF

Kindred Healthcare; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A new rehabilitation hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing tailored patient care, assisting with assessments, and engaging with patients and families. The position offers competitive pay, various shift options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Various shift options

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Targeted career development programs

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork environment

CEU support

State-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tailored to the needs of geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Assist with patient assessments and reassessments under the supervision of the R.N.
• Engage professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program

Job description

Job Description for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, is establishing a new rehabilitation hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Expected to open in 2024, this 60-bed, 66,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operates jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Mercy Health. It offers a unique opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to caring for individuals in the Mahoning Valley requiring continued care for complete recovery.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Various shift options
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Targeted career development programs
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork environment
• Focus on superior patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and organizational culture
• CEU support
• State-of-the-art equipment

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of medication administration appropriate to the patient's age and clinical condition.
• Provide patient care tailored to the needs of geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Assist with patient assessments and reassessments under the supervision of the R.N., and initiate appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate quality improvement assessments under supervision.
• Implement the care plan based on patient needs and responses, evaluating its effectiveness daily and updating the interdisciplinary care plan accordingly.
• Engage professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Assess and manage pain effectively, educating patients and families on pain management techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• IV certification required or obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to support recovery from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries.