Job Details
LPN / LVN - $27-38 per hour
2024-11-21 Lifepoint Health® North Smithfield,RILifepoint Health is seeking a LPN / LVN for a job in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: LPN / LVN
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Description
A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring of people in Rhode Island who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the North Smithfield 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!
WHY WORK WITH US:
- Various shift availabilities
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
- CEU Support
OUR BENEFITS:
Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island prides itself in rewarding its employees with a comprehensive, competitive benefits packet designed to provide employees with the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their needs. For eligible employees, our wealth of resources and programs include:
- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
- Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
- 6 paid holidays for full time employees
- Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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
- Please contact facility's Human Resources Representative to request a full job description.
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
Salary range: $27 - $38 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Lifepoint Health Job ID #522931. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) Prn
About Lifepoint Health
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.