Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Tennessee. A career at Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, a 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baptist Memorial Health Care, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Memphis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Germantown, and the surrounding area, 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!

Benefits:

• Day shift available
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

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

♦       Reduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.

♦       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.

♦       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.

♦       Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient’s individual and  identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

♦       Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.

♦       Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.

♦       Participates in team conferences.

♦       Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

♦       Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

♦       Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.  Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

♦       Actively participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) activities.  Offers suggestions for opportunities for improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.

♦       Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

• Other duties as assigned