Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation - PRN

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – South; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – South in Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision, assist in assessments, and support interdisciplinary care planning in line with patient needs.

You will administer medications safely, participate in initial and ongoing assessments, implement rehabilitation nursing interventions, manage pain, educate patients and families, and contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Minimum six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current state LPN licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification required; IV certification highly preferred or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely according to patient age and condition.
• Assist RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments.
• Identify and implement rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform pain assessments and educate patients and families.
• Deliver care that promotes patient safety and reduces errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

LPN program graduate

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

IV certification preferred

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patient's needs.

Essential Functions

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Demonstrates strong clinical skills and commitment to safe, patient-centered care. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Experience: Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• License: Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.

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