What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float Pool position at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – St. Louis?
Description
SIGN ON BONUS - $10,000.00
***FLOAT POOL LPN WILL WORK BETWEEN OUR 2 REHABILITATION HOSPITALS IN CHESTERFIELD, MO AND ST. LOUIS, MO.***
A career with Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital (inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital) operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St. Louis area 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:
- Up to $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
- Night shift availabilities
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Low therapist-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
- CEU Support
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 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
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – St. Louis provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. The greatest feature of our rehabilitation hospital is our team of dedicated doctors and nurses. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. Therapists work closely with physicians, specialists and family members to treat patients as they progress toward their goals.
