Job Description

Description
Kindred Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital, our new, 40-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) located in Coralville, IA! Our new rehabilitation hospital in partnership with Mercy Iowa City is scheduled to open in April 2020 and will offer specialized programs for people who have experienced stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services. Our goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of recovery with a goal of returning home as soon as able.

Our culture of caring for our patients and residents begin with our core values our employees. We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people is the key to providing quality care and quality care is what we do every day! Interested in a career with Kindred Hospitals, a place where you can put your heart into and make a real difference in our patient's lives?

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Specific:

* Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient

* Reduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.

* 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.

* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.

* Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patients individual and identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

* Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.

* Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.

* Participates in team conferences.

* Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.

* Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

* Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

* Actively participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) activities. Offers suggestions for opportunities for improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.

* Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
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 skills.