Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Company: Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwo
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionLifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, is building a new rehabilitation hospital in Lynnwood, Washington, Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood. Expected to open in 2024, this 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operating jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Northwest Washington who need continued care to recover completely.Why work with us:• Various shift availabilities• Tuition assistance/reimbursement• Low nurse-to-patient ratios• Low therapist-to-patient ratios• Expansive benefit package• 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 • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees• 6 paid holidays for full time employees• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees• 401(k) retirement plan• Flexible spending and health savings accounts 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 Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. 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.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 skillsSalary range: $31.00 - $43.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

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