LPN - Direct Patient Care & Team-Based Rehab

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

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