LPN​/LVN - General

LPN/LVN Rehabilitation

Job Title:

LPN/LVN Profession:
Nursing Specialty:
Rehabilitation Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 18:30 - 07:00 Hours per

Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 2 years License:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Certifications:

BLS Must-Have:

- Minimum 13 weeks of Epic experience - Inpatient rehabilitation experience or Med-Surg experience

Description:

The position requires experience in inpatient rehabilitation or medical-surgical nursing. 70% of patient cases are referred from the Trauma Center. The facility is a free-standing, acute inpatient rehabilitation center. It offers specialized programs for patients who have experienced strokes, brain injuries, spinal-cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic injuries. The goal is to assist patients in achieving their highest level of recovery and returning home as soon as possible.

The facility aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. The facility is accredited for its inpatient rehabilitation program and specialty programs. The unit has high acuity at times and operates similarly to a medical-surgical unit. All nursing staff are expected to assist with call lights and support certified nursing assistants for patient safety.

Attendance policies are strictly adhered to. Mandatory 30-minute breaks are provided, and staff must clock out during this time. Two 15-minute paid breaks are available during a 12-hour shift. Staff are not permitted to stay beyond their scheduled shift unless approved. The patient population consists of adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation services with high acuity needs. Patient ratios are maintained at 1:7.

Equipment used includes mobility equipment, vital machines, EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, and computers for charting. Electronic health records are maintained using Epic. The role involves contributing to the care of adults with substantial rehabilitation needs.