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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Description:
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illnesses. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. RHI has two locations. Our facility on the northwest side of Indianapolis provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients 15 years of age and older. Our facility on the north side of Indianapolis specializes in outpatient, interdisciplinary brain injury services for ages 15 and older as well as serves clientele with neuro and ortho-physical therapy needs and pediatric vision needs. Summary The LPN personally administers care to assigned mid-teen to adult and geriatric physical medicine rehabilitation patients from adolescent age upward under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The individual is responsible for documentation and a myriad of tasks as outlined. Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Role Essential Functions Observes and documents conditions/behaviors/needs of the rehab patient for initial patient assessment. Complete data is obtained and documented by physical observation, interviews with patients and significant others, review of records, review of age-related changes, etc., within the established time frame. Documents consistently in the electronic medical record (which includes system review, mini templates regarding restraints, bowel, bladder, etc.). Performs medical care tasks as necessary for the assigned team. Administers medications, monitors and administers IVs, etc. assuring completeness of ordered procedures and treatments and instructing patients concerning procedures, treatments, and needs; medical orders are carried out accurately and on time. Understands and follows patient care plan; input concerning changes to the patient care plan is communicated based upon own observation. Monitors patients according to patient care plans; identifies, communicates, and documents changes according to established procedures. Reinforces patient education needs and documents in the electronic medical record. Administers personal care to patients, including bath and skin care. Patients' personal hygiene and basic needs are met in a caring and professional manner. Demonstrates appropriate sterile, aseptic, and hygienic techniques to prevent the spread of infection to the patient, self, and others. Incorporates universal precautions, hazardous chemicals, and infectious waste policies into patient care. The incumbent completes formal ongoing competency evaluation successfully, maintains and demonstrates an acceptable level of clinical competency in the care of the physical medicine rehabilitationpopulation served from adolescent age upward Other duties as assigned Education and Experience Graduate of NLN-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required Experience as LPN in a hospital setting preferred Experience in a Rehab setting would be exceptional The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company:
RHI Rehab
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at RHI Rehab located in Indianapolis IN. Find other listings like Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at RHI Rehab located in Indianapolis IN. Find other listings like Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.