Licensed Vocational Nurse - PRN
Company: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Nights and Weekends -
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by
Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023.
A career at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient
acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint
Health and Methodist Health System, is more than a job. It's a
chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for
people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex who need continued care
to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients
in Dallas 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!
What you will do in this role:
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on the age and clinical condition of the
patient
Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of
care for patient's age; includes geriatric and general inpatient
rehabilitation patients
Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on
all patients and reassessments as per policy. - Identifies and
initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI
assessments
Carry 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 needs
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. -
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. - Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management
Other duties as assigned
Methodist 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 Center for Improvement in
Healthcare Quality and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive
Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty
Program.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
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