LPN Acute Care - RIO; Rehab Institute of Oregon

LPNs take care of patients with long‑term treatment needs, often lacking a safe discharge plan for outside treatment, continuing to occupy a hospital bed. They may have hands‑on experience with wound care and IV antibiotics among other long‑term care treatments. LPNs usually work beside acute‑care RNs but not directly in acute patient care areas. They collaborate with a C.N.A., charge RN, unit coordinator, and physician.

LPN staff have a variety of experience and backgrounds, and the unit supports learning and continued education for all staff. Complex discharge units host medically stable but complex patients pending a safe discharge plan.

The LPN must think critically, solve problems, and be ready to learn. Excellent communication with teammates and patients is essential, as is maintaining compassion for this complex patient population. Staff values teamwork, and physician partners work closely with the team to provide the best care possible for our patients.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. The center features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight‑loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and more.

Contributes to and communicates age‑appropriate admission and daily bio/psycho/social assessments. Collects, reports, and records objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.

• Observes the patient’s condition or changes in condition.
• Documents the observations in a timely, legible and concise manner in accordance with written guidelines.
• Validates patient classification indicator via required documentation.

• Contributes to the establishment of nursing diagnosis and clinical problem identification.
• Identifies and reports significant deviations from the norm to the RN, MD and oncoming shift.

• Participates in establishing and updating an individualized plan of care in collaboration with RN, patient and family.
• Provides data and contributes to the identification of priorities.
• Involves the patient/family in individualizing/modifying the nursing plan of care in collaboration with the RN.
• Reviews and updates the nursing plan of care to reflect current patient status by the end of the shift.

• Participates in implementing the planned nursing and medical interventions with knowledge and competence in accordance with written standards of practice.
• Provides care for patients whose conditions are stable or predictable under minimal supervision of the RN or MD.
• Cares for patients whose conditions are critical and/or fluctuating under direct supervision of the RN or MD.
• Carries out the planned interventions with knowledge and competence.
• Uses interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Determines and communicates patient/family desired level of participation in care.

• Contributes to the evaluation of the patient’s response to interventions and contributes to care plan modifications.
• Establishes appropriate care priorities based on patient response to treatments and interventions in collaboration with the RN.
• Communicates patient responses and progress to an RN, during verbal report, on the appropriate shift.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the specific position.

Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range: USD $29.30 - $41.90 per hour.

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