LPN Rehab Nurse Full-Time
About the role
Provides essential nursing care for residents, including assessment, care planning, and implementing interventions. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families, ensuring accurate documentation and safe administration of treatments and medications. Utilizes critical thinking to monitor residents' conditions, reports changes promptly, and maintains professionalism during crises. Ensures care plans are followed and addressed through quality improvement processes. Participates in ongoing education to stay current with best practices.
Responsibilities
- Assess residents on admission and ongoing basis, documenting findings.
- Participate in and update care plans; communicate with team and families.
- Implement nursing interventions, including medication and treatments.
- Administer IV fluids (if certified) and document interventions accurately.
- Respond promptly to residents' needs, including ADLs and call lights.
- Monitor residents for behavioral or health changes; use QAPI for problem resolution.
- Maintain professionalism during crises and uphold safety standards.
- Complete continuing education hours related to nursing practices.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential from an accredited school.
- Current state license; IV and CPR/AED certification required or willingness to obtain within six months.
- Preferred experience in long-term care, rehab, or assisted living.
- Strong communication, time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to assess geriatric residents' basic nursing needs.
This role offers a competitive hourly rate, with responsibilities centered on delivering quality resident care through assessment, intervention, communication, and continuous learning.