Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse, under direct supervisionof Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assignedpatients according to established federal, state, and regulatory body nursingstandards and hospital policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• With competitive salaries and a comprehensiverange of benefits, you’ll find Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Plano offers anexcellent working environment, so you can focus on helping people heal. We’realways on the lookout for individuals who are committed to making people’slives whole again.
• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurseadministers medication, collects data, performs treatments and patient careresponsibilities as prescribed and authorized by the State Practice Act.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurseinformed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’scondition about assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniquesand educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Contributes to the development and modificationof the RN-directed nursing plan of care.
• Administers medication following the five rightsof medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment ofpatients in accordance with the medical plan of care under the supervision andoversight of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatmentsand special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manualskills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admitting, discharging, andtransferring of patients.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of allmedical treatments administered on a shift basis including but not limited tomedications, IV therapy, wound/dressing care, blood product administrationmonitoring, and enteral feedings.
• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse,provides patient and/or family education related to health care andrehabilitation needs in a manner that is easy to understand and promoteslearning.
Requirements:
• Current state licensure as an LPN/LVN
• BLS Certification
Join our team and you will experience a total rewardspackage to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill,and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness packageincluding medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
We offer a benefits package that will best suit yourfamily’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans thatbest fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perkssuch as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Reunion Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled