Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Nationally recognized rehabilitation

Meaningful patient care

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care for adolescent to geriatric rehabilitation patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will document care, follow the patient care plan, and ensure patient safety while adhering to HIPAA rules and evidence-based practices. Competitive benefits and comprehensive support are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Experience as LPN in a hospital setting preferred.
• Two years of recent acute care experience in med-surg preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents conditions/behaviors/needs of rehab patients for initial assessment.
• Completes data via observation, interviews, and records within the time frame.
• Performs medical care tasks for the assigned team.
• Follows patient care plan and communicates changes based on observations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN practice

HIPAA compliance

Education

NLN-accredited LPN program

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Rehabilitation Hospital

(Indianapolis, IN)

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026) and has been named the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for three consecutive years.

RHI provides high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to individuals facing life-changing injuries and illnesses. We specialize in brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions, serving patients ages 15 and older. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in Indiana and one of only 16 nationwide.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) personally administers care to assigned mid-teen to adult and geriatric physical medicine rehabilitation patients from adolescent age upward under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The individual is responsible for documentation and a myriad of tasks as outlined. Understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors' others in the performance of their assigned duties. Understands the role of employee's individual position regarding HIPAA requirements and level of access to Protected Health Information as defined in HIPAA hospital-wide policies. Understands that it is the responsibility of every RHI staff member to provide patient safety as a priority response according to RHI evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Observes and documents conditions/behaviors/needs of the rehab patient for initial patient assessment.
• Complete data is obtained and documented by physical observation, interviews with patients and significant others, review of records, review of age-related changes, etc., within the established time frame.
• Performs medical care tasks as necessary for the assigned team.
• Understands and follows patient care plan; input concerning changes to the patient care plan is communicated based upon own observation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience

• Graduate of NLN-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required.
• Experience as LPN in a hospital setting preferred.
• Two (2) years of recent acute care experience in a med-surg setting preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital
• Meaningful work that directly supports patient care and recovery

Hours

• 3-12 Hour Shifts Per Week (Varies and every third weekend required)

-Equal Opportunity Employer-

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.