Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Information

• Department: Rehabilitation
• Specialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in skilled nursing or similar 24/7 care environment; preferred experience in Med-Surg or inpatient rehabilitation related to patient acuity.
• Float Requirements: Currently no; may require floating to a nearby facility in the future.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 49
• Patient Ratios: 1:7
• Equipment: Mobility equipment including ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy and Sara Plus, slide boards, vital signs machines, EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, computers for charting.
• EHR: EPIC
• Nurse Manager: Liz Buroker
• Patient Population: Adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation services with high acuity needs.

Job Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work collaboratively within the rehabilitation team to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessments, performing clinical procedures, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and actively engaging in patient safety initiatives. The LPN will support nursing assistants and respond to patient calls to ensure a safe and effective care environment.

Additional Information

• Attendance is critical and all agency staff must adhere to internal attendance policies.
• All staff are required to clock out for a mandatory 30-minute break during each shift, in addition to two paid 15-minute breaks.
• Employees must not stay past their scheduled end time without approval from the house supervisor.