Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Gym/Community discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Community North Rehabilitation Hospital in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 36-hour weekly night shift (12-hour shifts 6:30 PM–7:00 AM). You will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process in a rehabilitation setting, under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, care plan updates, pain management, and thorough documentation. Indiana LPN license, BSN/ADN/diploma, CPR/BCLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Indiana LPN license required.
• Graduate from an accredited BSN/ADN or nursing diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to rehab inpatients and geriatric patients.
• Under RN supervision, assists with patient assessment and reassessments and initiates rehab nursing interventions.
• Under RN supervision, conducts timely and accurate QI assessments.
• Carries out the care plan as indicated and updates the interdisciplinary team as patient condition changes.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family in care planning.
• Assesses and addresses pain, educating patient and family on pain management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Oral and written communication

Education

BSN/ADN/Diploma in Nursing

Tools

rehab documentation systems

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Nights

36 hour weeks (12 hour shift 6:30-7)

Your experience matters

Community North Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Hospitals. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practicaljoining 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.

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standard of practice.

Essential Functions

• 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 RN, assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Under the supervision of the RN, 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

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems is preferred.

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, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• Working with highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Indiana. Additional requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

More about Community North Rehabilitation Hospital

Community Rehabilitation Hospital North is a unit located inIndianapolis,IN,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

EEOC Statement

Community North Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community North Rehabilitation Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.