LPN/LVN PD Days

Cornerstone Specialty Hospital Austin Round Rock; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role involves medication administration, patient assessments, and execution of the plan of care in a long-term acute care setting.

You will support rehab and treatment activities, communicate patient needs to the nursing team, and educate patients and families on pain management and care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License required.
• BLS Certification required.
• IV Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medications and performs treatments as prescribed.
• Communicates patient status to RN and documents changes.
• Provides pain management education to patient and family.
• Administers medications following five rights and scope of practice.
• Assists with rehab and treatment per the medical plan of care under RN supervision.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures as directed by RN.
• Treats patients and families with respect and addresses psychosocial needs.
• Communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and plan care.
• Performs all care tasks in a safe environment to minimize errors.

Skills

Fluent English

Knowledge of medications

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Diploma

Tools

IV Therapy Certification

Blood Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS (may be required)

Job description

Description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides 3 different levels of care to include LTACH, inpatient rehab, and outpatient wound care. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care. Our 12-bed acute rehabilitation unit is designed for patients who are ready to progress to intensive therapy for 15 hours a week. We also offer outpatient wound care, with 2 treatment rooms and a Hyperbaric oxygen suite with 2 individual chambers.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

• Minimum six months' prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.