LPN Rehab Nurse - Night Shift

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Daily pay
• Bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

• Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of residents on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Remains knowledgeable about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) any significant change in condition.
• Accurately documents all assessments.
• Seeks guidance if unsure of any assessment findings.
• Participates in the care planning process for the resident.
• Updates the care plan when specific interventions indicate the need for revision.
• Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members, the resident, and their families.
• Implements necessary and appropriate nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care, including nursing orders, physician orders, residents’/families’ educational and environmental needs.
• Ensures interventions such as medication administration and treatments are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• AdminsIV fluids only if IV certified.
• Documents interventions accurately and timely.
• Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents’ changes in condition.
• Notifies the physician timely using the SBAR communication tool.
• Maintains composure during any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner.
• Monitors the care of residents closely to ensure the care plan is delivered effectively.
• Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address situations for immediate problem resolution.
• Remains aware of residents’ status to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms.
• Answers call lights and/or assists with residents’ ADLs as needed.
• Completes, at a minimum, twelve hours of nursing-related continuing education.
• Maintains commitment to keep current with best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda’s policies and self‑study.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

• Education from an accredited school of nursing resulting in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Preferred experience:
  
  long‑term care, rehabilitation, or assisted living.
• Current license in the state where the employee will work as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• IV certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• Current CPR/AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of the geriatric resident.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Must possess excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.

Pay range: $26.96 – $43.95 per hour.

Category: LPN/RN