What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital?
Description
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania!
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be ranked #2 Nationally and the only inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Pennsylvania to make Becker’s lowest readmission rates list!
10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Lifepoint Health, is the only freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lancaster County. Conveniently located off of US Route 30, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital features 59 private patient rooms. Our highly skilled team of nurses and therapists work together to provide a personalized intensive rehabilitation treatment care plan to optimize patient quality outcomes and restore independence. 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 for this Night shift position!
Our Benefits :
10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
Competitive pay rates
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Tuition assistance / reimbursement
Expansive benefit package
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
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
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 accredited licensed practical / vocational nurse program
Current state licensure as Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
CPR / BCLS certification. ACLS preferred
IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
Minimum six months’ Medical / Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Lancaster 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. Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to hold Joint Commission Certification, with specialty Stroke and Brain Injury Certification and programs. Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital also is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Certified and holds quality and outcomes to the highest degree.
