Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Prn

Up to $35/hr

General Summary: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse identifies patient needs, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. The LPN/LVN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.

Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).

Essential Functions:

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Supervision: Oversees and directs delegated functions of CNAs, Mental Health Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Monitor Technicians and Unit Clerks.

Experience: Six to twelve months of experience in an acute clinical setting is preferred.

Education: Graduate of an accredited technical school of nursing is required.

Licensure/Certification: Current LVN/LPN license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required. ACLS and IV certification is preferred within six (6) months of hire. All LPN/LVNs must maintain current licensure and BLS certifications while employed with LifeCare Hospitals. Maintenance of ACLS and/or IV certification may be required.