What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) position at Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital?

Description

8,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Brand-New Competitive Rates!

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health. A career here is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Nashville, providing high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services designed to help patients with acute physical limitations as they progress toward independent living. You have specialized skills and our patients need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits :

Access to a brand-new facility
Various shift availabilities
Tuition assistance / reimbursement
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Expansive benefit packaging including PTO Plan, 401k Match, and insurance coverage
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role :

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient

Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients

Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions

Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient's needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient's condition and individual needs

Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care

Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of Licensed Practical Nurse program with current licensure in state of Tennessee.

Accredited nursing program preferred.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel; effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred.

Proficiency in basic computer skills as required.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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