LPN - Acute Care & Rehabilitation Support

ScionHealth; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, administering medications, treatments, and patient care per hospital standards.

You will collaborate with the RN, support pain management, assist with rehabilitation, and communicate patient status to the care team. Must be fluent in English; prior acute care experience preferred; 6 months recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification.
• IV Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.
• Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stressful Situat

Fluent English (spoken and written)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License (LPN)

Job description

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, administering medications, treatments, and patient care per hospital standards.

You will collaborate with the RN, support pain management, assist with rehabilitation, and communicate patient status to the care team. Must be fluent in English; prior acute care experience preferred; 6 months recommended.