What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Days - SAU position at Kindred Hospital Louisville Subacute Unit?
Description
Full-Time Dayshift
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As a Charge Nurse – LPN /LVN you will:
- The LPN Charge Nurse manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs. Scope of work may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.
Qualifications
Licenses/Certification:
- Current valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification
Education:
- Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing.
Experience:
- At least one (1) year nursing experience preferred.
- Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long term care nursing desirable.
