Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN Night

Select Medical; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our PRN Night shift team. This role involves supervising Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches, delivering direct patient care, and supporting treatment plans to promote patient safety and independence.

The LPN will participate in nurse delegation, handle medication administration for up to 12 patients, and collaborate with the neuro transitional rehab team.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing
• 3–5 years experience in rehab or similar setting
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate care

Responsibilities

• Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches and delivers direct patient care
• Assists with treatment plans and ensures wellbeing and safety of all patients
• Provides education to patients, families and coworkers
• Coordinates staffing with leadership and ensures shifts run smoothly
• Assists patients in activities and promotes engagement in education, therapy and community settings
• Completes required documentation and ensures documentation per policy

Skills

LPN

BLS

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Driver's license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Neuro Transitional CenterA Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM HealthPosition: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Location: O'Fallon, MOSchedule: PRN Nights 7p-7a, 4 shifts every 4 weeks, 2 must be weekendCompensation: $34/PRN rate + $4 night shift diff

We are seeking a LPN Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisorat 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.