Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day
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Job Location:
O'Fallon, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 29 - 39
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center
A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: OFallon MO
Schedule: FT Day 7a-7p rotating 3 days one week 4 the next ever other weekend
Compensation: $29.50 - $39.70 based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10000
Stop by our Walk-In Interview Day!
Thursday Oct. 24th from 9a-2p or Tuesday Oct. 28th from 9a-2p
This is a great opportunity to meet our team tour our facility and learn more about our benefits.
SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center
700 S. Woodlawn Avenue OFallon MO 63366
We are seeking a LPN Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisorat SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.
Responsibilities
Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches (NRC) responsible for direct patient care and functions as part of the neuro transitional rehab team. Assists the NRCs with carrying out treatment plans and protects the wellbeing and safety of all patients; provides assistance to visitors and ensures that each shift runs smoothly. Serves as an educator of patients families and coworkers.
On a daily basis:
- Supervises staff on assigned shift provides guidance as needed and communicates any staff concerns to Neuro Transitional Center Leadership (NTC) or RN/Administrator On Call.
- Follow through and Supervises Neuro Rehab Coaches on patient plan of care in collaboration with other transitional team members including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education maintaining patient engagement. Assist and helps patients achieve appropriate goals in all environments including home therapy and community.
- Coordinates with NTC leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels according to staffing guidelines and patient needs. Reports to NTC supervisor or Administrator on Call if there are any issues.
- Assist patients in meal planning food preparation and assisting with grocery shopping. Prepares grocery and facility inventory. Carry out suite management and overall housekeeping tasks as assigned.
- Responsible for coordinating patient transportation and transporting as needed and ensuring transportation policies regarding vehicle maintenance vehicle logs and vehicle fueling are followed.
- Attend scheduled trainings and/or meetings as needed.
- Complete documentation and supervises NRCs to ensure required documentation according to Neuro Transitional Rehab (NTR) policy.
- Follow through on all nurse delegation tasks as assigned including: vital signs gastric tube management diabetic management O2 administration crushing medications intermittent catheterization of indwelling Foley catheters catheter care bowel and bladder program management and trach care
- Responsible for medication administration for a max of 12 patients
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current State Drivers License in good standing required
- Certified BLS completion required; for new hires see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires
Preferred Experience
- Two years of experience in an residential care facility or rehabilitation environment preferred; experience with brain injury population preferred.
- Experience as a medication aide
- Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.
Additional Data
Benefits:
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx vision and dental plan
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as Life and Disability protection
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
