Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - LVN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital in Dallas, TX is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for rehabilitation services. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, medication administration, patient assessments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates have an accredited LPN program, active state licensure, and CPR/BLS; IV certification is preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Current state licensure as an LPN.
• CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification preferred or to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications safely according to patient age and condition.
• Assist in initial and ongoing patient assessments and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Identify rehabilitation nursing interventions per patient needs.
• Perform timely quality improvement assessments under RN supervision.
• Develop and implement individualized patient teaching plans.
• Promote patient safety and reduce medical errors.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

LPN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Rehabilitation

Shift: Full Time, Day Shift, Nights 6:45am-7:15pm

Your experience matters

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Rehabilitationjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about the Team

At Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, we put your well-being first-because when you're taken care of, you can take even better care of others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Ready to join a facility rated as number one America's Best Rehabilitation Center for 2025 by Newsweek?

How you'll contribute

as an employee of Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital you will join a team that embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for the delivery of patient care. You will work with a team committed to ensure patients receive optimal medical attention and support. As an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patient's needs.

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates strong clinical skills and commitment to safe, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, full time positions also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we're looking for

Passionate for Patient Care Nurse that is dedicated to support the team to provide the best care possible

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Experience: Minimum one year of Medical/Surgical, Inpatient Rehab or Step Down experience in an acute care setting required.
• License: Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months

About Us

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50 bed hospital located in Dallas, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone - your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.