04125 LPN Rehab
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: RN Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associates Degree or Diploma in LPN
Licenses Current LPN to practice in NC
Certifications: BCLS
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Minimum Work Experience
At least 1 year of LPN experience (acute care experience preferred).
Essential Functions
Under the direction of an RN contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care. Administers
medication per scope of practice. Documents patient care given.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
Monitors documents and communicates patients status and reactions to interventions with RN physician patient and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Adherence to all core measure initiatives patient safety goals and NQF Safe Practices.
Non-Essential Functions
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.