Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LifePoint Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing vital care to patients in Tacoma. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to superior patient care in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and retirement plans.

Benefits

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Professional development opportunities

CEU Support

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Program

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. A career at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Puget Sound area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tacoma 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 for this position!

Our Benefits:

· Low nurse-to-patient ratios

· Professional development and advancement opportunities

· CEU Support

· State-of-the-art equipment

· Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full time employees and their families

· Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees

· 6 paid holidays for full time employees

· Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Flexible spending and health savings accounts

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

Qualifications

• 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

Hourly range: $31-$42 per hour.