Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNLVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation
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Job Location:
Escondido, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse delivering treatments assisting in assessments and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patients needs.
Essential Functions- Administer medications safely accurately and based on patient age and clinical condition.
- Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
- Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
- Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
- Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
- Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
- Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
- Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
- Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates strong clinical skills and commitment to safe patient-centered care.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
Experience: Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
License: Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
Certifications: CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
