Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical Rehab

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick

Retirement contributions

Childcare center

Employee Assistance Program

Shared Governance, Unit Based Project

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our inpatient rehab unit. The LPN will work under RN guidance on stroke, neuro, spine, transplant and trauma rehab cases in a high-tech, robotics-enabled facility.

This full-time day shift (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to hospital policies as part of a dynamic rehab team.

Qualifications

• IV certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (KS) license must be current.
• Associate Degree or diploma in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan and deliver care.
• Performs patient care according to physician orders.
• Delegates patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Supervises other patient care staff and coordinates with the care team.
• Consults with nurses, therapists, providers and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes.
• Adheres to policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills

LPN license (KS)

IV certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse for our inpatient rehab unit at our destination rehab center, you will provide care to a variety of conditions and treatment plans including; stroke, neuro, spine, transplant and trauma rehab patients. This medical surgical nurse position will practice at the top of the LPN licensure while adhering to the SLHS policies and procedures. With RN guidance and oversight, the LPN will perform assessments, administer medications, and more, while collaborating with various care team members including therapists, providers, and other ancillary departments.

This is a great opportunity to work with leading technology and robotics in a new facility. Our rehab institute is a destination rehab center enhancing how we provide rehabilitation patient care in the Midwest.

IV certification required

Shift: Full Time Days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM, 3 shifts per week)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process
• Performs patient care
• Delegates patient care tasks
• Supervises other patient care staff.
• Consults with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.

To be successful in the position, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, open to feedback and eager to learn. Rehab experience is a plus, but not required. Experience with Dialysis, Transplant or Neuro preferred, but not required. Strong communication with a desire to work with a care team to provide patient care is important. We are looking for a strong team player who is passionate about nursing and wants to develop relationships with their patients.

Why Saint Luke's?

We value our nurses' knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and provide quality care. Our nurses are compensated fairly for their hard work and dedication to our patients, we offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Childcare center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, IV Certification - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Licensed Practical Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

• Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)