Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital OKC South
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South, a
36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly
with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It's a chance
to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people
who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized
skills and our patients in the Oklahoma City area 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:
---Competitive pay rates---Expansive benefit package---Tuition
assistance/reimbursement---Professional development and advancement
opportunities---Targeted approach to career development---Strong
interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities---Superior quality patient
outcomes---Supportive leadership and culture---CEU
Support---State-of-the-art equipment
What 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 patient's 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 patient's needs and
response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly
based on changes in patient's 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
skills
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South provides care for
patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries,
amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. 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.
Keywords: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital OKC South, Lawton , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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