Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Description$7,500 Sign-On BonusOpportunities available - 12 hour shift 7pm - 7amLancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Kindred Healthcare, is the only freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lancaster County.
Conveniently located off of US Route 30, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital features 59 private patient rooms.
Our highly skilled team of nurses and therapists work together to provide a personalized intensive rehabilitation treatment care plan to optimize patient quality outcomes and restore independence.
Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents.
Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.
The goal of our team is to focus on each patient as an individual to ensure that we are meeting their clinical needs and creating a fun and dynamic healing environment.
Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve.
Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Company for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives.
JOB
Summary:
Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patientReduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.
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 RN, assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
Identifies 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 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 careDemonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient's individual and identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
Participates in team conferences.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Actively participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) activities.
Offers suggestions for opportunities for improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsOther duties as assignedQualificationsGraduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program.
Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
CPR/BCLS certification.
IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferredMinimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Conveniently located off of US Route 30, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital features 59 private patient rooms.
Our highly skilled team of nurses and therapists work together to provide a personalized intensive rehabilitation treatment care plan to optimize patient quality outcomes and restore independence.
Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents.
Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.
The goal of our team is to focus on each patient as an individual to ensure that we are meeting their clinical needs and creating a fun and dynamic healing environment.
Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve.
Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Company for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives.
JOB
Summary:
Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patientReduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.
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 RN, assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
Identifies 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 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 careDemonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient's individual and identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
Participates in team conferences.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Actively participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) activities.
Offers suggestions for opportunities for improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsOther duties as assignedQualificationsGraduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program.
Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
CPR/BCLS certification.
IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferredMinimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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