Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Kindred Healthcare; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a dedicated Night Shift Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with a skilled team to enhance patient outcomes. The hospital offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on rehabilitation and patient independence. Candidates should have a current nursing license, CPR certification, and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Benefits

$10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Competitive pay rates

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Carries out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in care.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Pain Management

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Program

Job description

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania!

$10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Lifepoint Health, is the only freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lancaster County. Conveniently located off of US Route 30, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital features 59 private patient rooms. Our highly skilled team of nurses and therapists work together to provide a personalized intensive rehabilitation treatment care plan to optimize patient quality outcomes and restore independence. 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 for this Night shift position!

Our Benefits:

• $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
• Competitive pay rates
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefit package
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes

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
  

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital 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. Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to hold Joint Commission Certification, with specialty Stroke and Brain Injury Certification and programs. Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital also is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Certified and holds quality and outcomes to the highest degree.