Licensed Practical-Nurse - IRF-Nights

Kindred Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital in Arlington as a Licensed Practical Nurse. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing essential care to patients recovering from various conditions. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on superior patient outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement

Low Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

Professional Development Opportunities

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Assists with patient assessments and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

Skills

Communication

Pain Management

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

CPR/BCLS Certification

Job description

A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a 40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated as a tri-venture with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits

New competitive pay rates

Various shift availabilities

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Expansive benefit package

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Targeted approach to career development

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

Superior quality patient outcomes

Supportive leadership and culture

CEU Support

State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient
• 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 R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Under the supervision of the R.N., 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
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred
• IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke and Amputation Specialty Programs.