Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Catawba
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Inpatient Rehabilitation $10,000 Sign on Bonus eligible Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital and features a 32-bed Emergency Department, 29-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, 15-bed Surgical Suite and Inpatient/Outpatient Imaging. Our South Campus is an 81-bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital.Where We Are:Hickory is the hub of the Metro Center area with over 365,000 people. Here you will find small town values with big city amenities, including arts, entertainment, and education. We are located about an hour from cities like Charlotte, Boone, Asheville and Winston-Salem so you can easily experience all the beauty that North Carolina has to offer.Why Choose Us:· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities· And much more…Position Summary:As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance withapplicable scope and standards of practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUnder the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by anRN.Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administermedication. Documents patient care given.Assists RN with development of plan of care.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation.Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician,patient, and families.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS)Licenses: Current LPN license in state of NCEEOC Statement:Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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