LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Inpatient Rehab

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Woodlawn Rehab facility. This role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring quality standards. The position offers flexible shifts with benefits, including a sign-on bonus and loan forgiveness for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active LPN license in Ohio.
• BLS certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Collect and document patient data.
• Administer medications and observe patient responses.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

BLS certification

IV Certification

Job description

LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Inpatient Rehab

Req# 32636

Aultman Health Foundation , Canton , OH

AULTMAN WOODLAWN REHAB

Aultman Health Foundation

Part Time / Full Time , Afternoon Shift , Available Shifts: 3p - 11p, 6p - 6a

Up to a$10,000 Sign on Bonus Availablewith a 1-year commitment

Up to $4,000 New GradLPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Loan Forgiveness Available

Click Here to watch a short video about the Woodlawn Rehab experience!

FACILITY SUMMARY

Aultman Woodlawn offers short-term rehabilitation and transitional care for patients who need additional treatment after being hospitalized. Special indoor and outdoor therapy environments help reintroduce patients to homelike and community settings while preparing them for a realistic level of independence.Aultman’s Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Program is a 60-bed intensive inpatient rehab unit. It focuses on, but not limited to patients recovering from neurological disorders, brain injury, hip fractures, stroke, burns, spinal cord injury, knee/hip replacements, and major multiple traumas. Aultman Inpatient Rehab is certified as a CARF Stroke Specialty Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for Adults.

LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Summary/ Purpose of Position

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• IV Certification preferred.

LPN/ Licensed Practical NurseResponsibilities

• Colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

LPN/ Licensed Practical Nurse Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. AultCare is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

AultCare/AHF will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on AultCare/AHF or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the AultCare/AHF Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.