Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN for Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Smith. This role involves providing vital patient care in an acute rehabilitation setting, supporting recovery through skilled nursing practices and teamwork. The position offers competitive pay and a $15,000 sign-on bonus with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive leadership and culture

Expansive benefits package

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Professional development and advancement opportunities

LPN/LVN Apprenticeship program

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care considering specific needs of patients.
• Assists with assessments and rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families regarding pain management.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program

Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

CPR/BCLS certification

IV Certified or obtained within 6 months

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Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.

• Supportive leadership and culture
• Expansive benefits package
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• LPN/LVN Apprenticeship program offered
  
  

Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.

You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area 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!

Our Benefits:

• Supportive leadership and culture
• Expansive benefits package
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Flexible scheduling
• LPN/LVN Apprenticeship program offered
  
  

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
  
  

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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