Tacoma, WA, USA
3 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

$5,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthRehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington!

A career atVirginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Puget Sound area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tacoma need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply for our nights position!

Our Benefits:

Low nurse-to-patient ratiosProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesCEU SupportState-of-the-art equipmentAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full time employees and their familiesUp to 20 days of PTO for full time 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 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 skills.

The range for this position will be $31 to $42 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this pay range, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this range.

CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital 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. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

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