What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Kindred RehabCare?
Description
| Community Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, a 44-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Indianapolis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Greenwood 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:
- $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
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
| Community Rehabilitation Hospital South 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. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke Specialty Program. |
Recruiter - Brock A Correll
Primary Location: IN-Greenwood
Organization: 4089 - Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace
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