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Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare

#Rehabilitation #ACLS #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #BLS Certification #Medication administration #Acute care #Psychosocial needs #Patient safety

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, administers medications, and performs treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They also assist with rehabilitation plans, support physicians during procedures, and communicate patient status changes to the care team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program for licensed practical nurses and hold a valid LPN/LVN license. A BLS certification is required, and at least six months of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

professional certificateInterpersonal skillsPatient careTime managementPatient educationComputer literacyMedication administrationAge-specific carePatient safetyPain managementAcute careClinical documentationPsychosocial supportRehabilitation assistancePhysician assistance

Job description

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Kindred Hospital St.
Louis South is a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a four-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention.
We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime.
Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, we are a short drive from nearby shops and restaurants.
Job Summary Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Functions Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Nights

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