What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN-Rehabilitation Unit, Full Time, Days position at ScionHealth?
Description
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Rehabilitation Unit provides nursing care within the scope of licensure to patients requiring rehabilitative support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN delivers quality care through collaboration with the healthcare team, supports recovery and mobility efforts, and ensures compliance with clinical standards and hospital policies.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient care, administer medications, and perform treatments under RN supervision
- Monitor and document patient symptoms, responses, and progress
- Assist with rehabilitation therapies and activities per patient care plan
- Support pain management and educate patients/families on coping strategies
- Report patient condition changes and consult with RN regarding care needs
- Perform procedures such as specimen collection and vital signs
- Interact respectfully and professionally with patients, families, and staff
- Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients
- Ensure patient safety and comply with infection control practices
- Participate in care planning, patient education, and discharge preparation
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Understanding of medications and safe administration techniques
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of age-specific needs and rehabilitation protocols
- Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts
- Ability to assist in emergency situations and lift/move patients as needed
- Commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- De-escalation/Crisis Mgmt. training (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
Experience
- Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting preferred.