LPN - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

About the Role

Be part of something extraordinary as we expand into our brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. This exciting expansion positions PeaceHealth Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital as a regional center of excellence, delivering specialized, life-changing care to patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and a broad range of orthopedic and cardiac conditions.

Join our team in a Full time (0.9 FTE), Day Shift LPN role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients on their recovery journey. Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour shifts, allowing for greater flexibility and work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive pay range of $29.49 - $44.05 per hour. Additional Night Shift differential of $5.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Assigns, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds and monitor patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as an LPN preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• Current Oregon LPN Licensure (Required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (Required upon hire).

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications (Required).
• Cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required).
• Well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently (Required).
• Proficient with IV’s (Required).

Department / Location Specific Notes

• OREGON: LPNs at PeaceHealth working in the state of Oregon will ONLY perform components that align with applicable state regulations within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• SHMC at RiverBend and University District: Must have current licensure as an LPN prior to start date.
• LPNs may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and RiverBend provided they have completed the necessary CareConnect training and unit-specific competencies and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit, including but not limited to the unit manager, assistant nurse manager, or clinical nurse educator they are floating to.

Working Conditions

• Lifting/Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual:

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are:

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.