Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Youngstown, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Mercy Youngstown is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, day shift at the 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. The role features 36-hour weeks with 12-hour shifts (6:00–6:30). A supportive team helps deliver customized rehabilitation across a range of conditions.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with assessments, plan of care, pain management, and patient/family education, contributing to positive patient outcomes and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program and current state licensure.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• IV certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications correctly based on patient age and condition.
• Assist with patient care under RN supervision; participate in rehab nursing interventions.
• Conduct timely and accurate QI assessments under RN supervision.
• Carry out the care plan and update it daily based on patient needs.
• Communicate with patients and families to involve them in the care plan.
• Assess and reassess pain and educate on pain management.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

LPN program and state license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

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

People are our passion and purpose.

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.Mercy Youngstown is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital 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, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Why Choose Us:

• 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 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 - External

• 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

EEOC Statement:

Mercy Youngstownis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.