Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Springfield
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Up to $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
NIGHTS ONLY
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Springfield is proud to be
recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation
Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital -
Springfield, an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated
jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It's a
chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for
people in the "Queen City of the Ozarks" who need continued care to
recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in
the Springfield metropolitan area need them! If you are an
enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to
superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to
serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our Benefits: -
Up to $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
Night shift availabilities
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and
insurance coverage
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
What you will do in this role:
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 patient's age; includes geriatric and general inpatient
rehabilitation patients
Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on
all patients and reassessments as per policy. - Identifies and
initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
Under the supervision of the R.N., 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 care
Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. -
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. - Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse
program
Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
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
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Springfield provides inpatient
rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain
or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries
and other conditions. Our rehabilitation hospital is accredited by
The Joint Commission (TJC) as well as the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for inpatient
rehabilitation. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield was
nationally ranked in the top 6% of rehab hospitals for 2017.
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