Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Rehab - Day/Eve/Night

About the role

Utilizes nursing and physical medicine therapies in the trans-disciplinary team approach to family-centered care. Interdisciplinary approach to Performance Improvement, Education, Policy/Procedure and Delivery of Care. Resources and support for advanced training and certification in Rehabilitation Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Accurately transcribes physician’s orders within scope of practice.
• Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
• Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting in the completion of patient admission and documentation throughout hospitalization.
• Collects data, identifies priority problems and documents on the Plan of Care in PCS.
• Effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.
• Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately and reports to the Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to identify and initiate appropriate interventions to deal with problems/needs/education.
• Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
• Safely administers medications within the practice setting.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others.
• Safely positions, transfers & transports patients.
• Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical / Vocational Nursing required.
• Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Previous Nursing Experience In Specialty Area Preferred.
• Eligible for / or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification required.

Schedule

• PRN – will need to work a minimum of 24 hours off shift per 6-week schedule.
• 12-hour day/evening/night shifts.
• Weekend and Holiday as needed.

Differentials

• Shift and Weekend Differential Eligibility.