Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation

Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN
- As Needed

12 hour shifts

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint-venture partnership between Duke Health, Wake Med and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. With a shared commitment of providing high-quality, evidence-driven care, our state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharges planning process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current state licensure as a LPN.

* CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

* CRRN Preferred

* Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.

* Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.

* Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.

* Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.

* Works cooperatively and actively participate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

* Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).

* Maintains positive relationships with all customers.

* Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of practice.

* Actively participates in team conferences.

* Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.

* Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.

* Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

* Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.

* Supports the leadership for the hospital in a professional manner and acts as a role model.

* Other duties as assigned.