Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Company: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by
Newsweek as one of Americas Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023.
A career at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient
acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint
Health and Methodist Health System, is more than a job. Its a
chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for
people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex who need continued care
to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients
in Dallas 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!Our Benefits: Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Professional development and advancement opportunities CEU Support
State-of-the-art equipment Affordable medical, dental and vision
plans provided to meet the needs of full time 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 accountsWhat 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 patients
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 patients needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall
plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan
accordingly based on changes in patients 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
skillsCompensation is from $25 USD - $35 USD 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.Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital 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. We are accredited by The Center for
Improvement in Healthcare Quality and CARF-accredited for our
Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and
Stroke Specialty Program.
Keywords: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, Dallas , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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