Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN)
Company: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
Location: North Smithfield
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
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 FOR US:
- Up to a $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
- New competitive pay rates
- Various shift availabilities
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Expansive benefit package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
- CEU Support
- State-of-the-art equipment 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. 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 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:
- $24 - $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.
Keywords: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, North Attleborough , Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN), Healthcare , North Smithfield, Massachusetts
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