Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Night shift differential $4

Job summary

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor. This role supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches, assists with treatment plans, and helps ensure patient safety and smooth shift operation in a 12-bed intensive rehab unit serving brain and spinal cord injury patients.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing with center leadership, participate in education for patients and families, and administer

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing.
• Certified BLS completion required; CPR guidelines apply for new hires.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff on assigned shift and provides guidance as needed.
• Assists with carrying out treatment plans and ensures patient safety.
• Coordinates staffing with center leadership to meet patient needs.
• Assists patients with meals, grocery planning and transportation logistics.
• Oversees documentation and ensures compliance with policy.
• Delivers nurse delegation tasks including vital signs and basic care.
• Manages medication administration for up to 12 patients.

Skills

LPN

BLS certified

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Job description

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center

A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center

A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Schedule: Full-Time Nights 7p-7a, 3/4 rotation and every other weekend

Compensation: $34/PRN rate + $4 night shift diff

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 - no repayment!

We are seeking a LPN Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches (NRC), responsible for direct patient care and functions as part of the neuro transitional rehab team. Assists the NRC's with carrying out treatment plans and protects the wellbeing and safety of all patients; provides assistance to visitors and ensures that each shift runs smoothly. Serves as an educator of patients, families and coworkers.

On a Daily Basis

• Supervises staff on assigned shift, provides guidance as needed and communicates any staff concerns to Neuro Transitional Center Leadership (NTC), or RN/Administrator On Call.
• Follow through and Supervises Neuro Rehab Coaches on patient plan of care in collaboration with other transitional team members including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education, maintaining patient engagement. Assist and helps patients achieve appropriate goals in all environments including home, therapy and community.
• Coordinates with NTC leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels according to staffing guidelines and patient needs. Reports to NTC supervisor or Administrator on Call if there are any issues.
• Assist patients in meal planning, food preparation, and assisting with grocery shopping. Prepares grocery and facility inventory. Carry out suite management and overall housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating patient transportation, and transporting as needed and ensuring transportation policies regarding vehicle maintenance, vehicle logs, and vehicle fueling are followed.
• Attend scheduled trainings and/or meetings as needed.
• Complete documentation and supervises NRCs to ensure required documentation according to Neuro Transitional Rehab (NTR) policy.
• Follow through on all nurse delegation tasks as assigned including: vital signs, gastric tube management, diabetic management, O2 administration, crushing medications, intermittent catheterization of indwelling Foley catheters, catheter care, bowel and bladder program management and trach care
• Responsible for medication administration for a max of 12 patients

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
• Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires
• 3- 5 years experience

Preferred Experience

• Two years of experience in an residential care facility or rehabilitation environment preferred; experience with brain injury population preferred.
• Experience as a medication aide
• Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.