Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Days

About the role

Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches (NRC), responsible for direct patient care and functions as part of the transdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Works at the direction of a registered nurse to follow through and provide oversight of nurse delegated tasks to neuro rehab coaches.
• Assists the NRCs with carrying out treatment plans and protects the wellbeing and safety of all patients; provides assistance to visitors and ensures that each shift runs smoothly.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families and coworkers.
• Supervises staff on assigned shift, provides guidance as needed and communicates any staff concerns to Neuro Transitional Center Leadership (NTC), or RN/Administrator On Call.
• Follows through and supervises Neuro Rehab Coaches on patient plans of care in collaboration with other transdisciplinary team members including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education, maintaining patient engagement.
• Responsible for medication administration.
• Follows through on all nurse delegation tasks as assigned by the RN Residential Administrator or Assistant Residential Administrator.
• Teaches and oversees nurse-delegated tasks to neuro rehab coaches under the direction of the RN Residential Administrator or Assistant Residential Administrator.
• Coordinates with NTC leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels according to staffing guidelines and patient needs.
• Reports to NTC supervisor or Administrator on Call if there are any issues.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of patients, reviews weekly residential recommendations and follows through on the assigned level of supervision required for each patient.
• Coordinates patient transportation, transports as needed and ensures transportation policies regarding vehicle maintenance, vehicle logs, and vehicle fueling are followed.
• Ensures patient change of condition is communicated to the RN according to medical and on call policy.
• Ensures emergency medical procedures are followed, patient information & medical appointment information accompanies the patient to any medical appointment or ED visit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State licensure as a Medication Technician required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Current State Driver's License in good standing required.
• Current Medication Administration Certification perferred or required per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an assisted living or rehabilitation environment preferred;
• Experience with brain injury population preferred.

Skills

• Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.