Description

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for our state-of-the-art, 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Atlantic Health System. This position will give you a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!Our Benefits:Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full-time employees and their familiesUp to 20 days of PTO for fulltime employees6 paid holidays for full-time employeesTuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees401(K) retirement planFlexible 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 patientPerforms patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patientsUnder the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventionsUnder the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessmentsCarry 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 needsInteracts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of careDemonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.Educates the patient and family regarding pain managementOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse programCurrent state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseCPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferredIV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferredMinimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferredExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Hourly Rate:$26.87 to $33.18 per hour

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute 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, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.Atlantic Rehabilitation Instituteis accredited by the Joint Commission and CARF accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.