What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South?
About Us
Community Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital South is a state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System. We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals.
We are dedicated to providing superior patient care and serving our community. Our interdisciplinary team cares for people in the Indianapolis area who need continued care to recover completely.
Our Benefits
- $5,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Expansive benefit package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Up to $6/hour extra shift bonus differential for full-time nursing employees through our Pickup Perks program
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition
- Perform patient care considering needs specific to standard of care for patient's age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients
- Assist with assessment and reassessment of all patients under supervision of R.N.; identify and initiate appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
- Perform timely and accurate QI assessments under supervision of R.N.
- Cary out plan of care as indicated by patient's needs and response to treatment; evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
- Interact professionally with patient/family and involve them in formation of plan of care
- Demonstrate ability to adequately assess and reassess pain; utilize appropriate pain management techniques
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program
- Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred
- IV Certified or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
- Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
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