Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

License Practical Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Days/Nights

36 hour weeks (12 hour shift 6 6:30)

Your experience matters

Mercy Youngstown Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Hospitals. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a License Practical Nursejoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

A License Practical Nurse provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• 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 patients age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients
• Under the supervision of the RN assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Under the supervision of the RN performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patients needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patients 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 appropriate pain management the patient and family regarding pain management
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems is preferred.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• Working with highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth

What were looking for

Applicants should have a License Practical Nurse license in the state of Ohio. Additional requirements include:

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program
• 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

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More about Mercy Youngstown Rehabilitation Hospital

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital Youngstown is a state-of-the-art 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke brain injury neurological conditions trauma spinal cord injury amputation and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Youngstown Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Youngstown Rehabilitation Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum such as acute rehabilitation units outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.