LPN Rehab Nurse

The role

The LPN Rehab Nurse provides basic nursing care for residents. The role includes assessing residents, updating care plans, giving medications and treatments, and communicating changes to the care team and physicians.

What you will do

• Assist in assessing residents on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Document all assessments accurately
• Participate in the care planning process and update the care plan when needed
• Communicate the plan to the care team, residents and families
• Carry out nursing and physician orders, including medication administration and treatments
• Notify the physician in a timely way using the SBARR tool
• Monitor residents' care and watch for changes in condition
• Answer call lights and assist with daily living activities as needed
• Complete at least twelve hours of nursing continuing education
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate

Required qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where you will work
• IV Certification, or willing to obtain it within six months of employment
• Current CPR/AED Certification, or willing to obtain it within six months of employment
• Ability to assess the basic nursing care needs of geriatric residents
• Excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors and staff
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills

Nice to have

• Long-term care, rehab or assisted living experience

Benefits

• 403b
• Daily pay
• Bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance for regular status full and part time employees

Before you apply

• IV Certification and CPR/AED Certification are required, or must be obtained within six months of employment
• IV fluids may only be administered by IV certified staff

About the company

Bethesda has more than 1,200 employees who dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. The team is described as talented and caring.