LPN - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital - 137710

LPN - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

Be part of something extraordinary as we expand into our brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. We're seeking a dedicated LPN to help shape the future of rehabilitative care in our region.

This exciting expansion positions Peace Health Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital as a regional center of excellence, delivering specialized, life-changing care to patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and a broad range of orthopedic and cardiac conditions. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside a skilled, collaborative team in an advanced clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team in a Full time (0.9 FTE), Day Shift LPN role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients on their recovery journey. Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour shifts, allowing for greater flexibility and work-life balance.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive pay range of $29.49 - $44.05 per hour
• Additional Night Shift differential $5.00/hour
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital

Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to restoring independence and improving lives through specialized rehabilitative care

We're looking for a compassionate, patient-focused LPN who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their highest level of recovery and independence.

Education:

Degree from an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program Required

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as an LPN preferred
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Credentials

• Required Upon Hire:
  Current Oregon LPN Licensure
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support

Essential Functions

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN. Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Assigns, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds and monitor patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. (Required)
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently. (Required)
• Proficient with IV's. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

• LPNs at Peace Health working in the state of Oregon will ONLY perform components that align with applicable state regulations within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

SHMC at River Bend and University District:

• Must have current licensure as an LPN prior to start date.
• LPNs may be able to work in another nursing unit within Sacred Heart Medical Center UD and River Bend provided they have completed the necessary Care Connect training and unit specific competencies and have been deemed competent by a leader of the unit. Including but not limited to the unit manager, assistant nurse manager or clinical nurse educator they are floating to.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and…