Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Rehabilitation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation

Job Type: Full Time Weekend 3x12 Days (7a-7p)

$10,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years)

Your experience matters

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program and have a current state LPN/LVN license. Additional requirements include:

• CPR/BLS Certification
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult and Child
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Six (6) months of Medical/Surgical experience

More about Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Coralville community for over 5 years. We are proud to be recognized as one of America's best physical rehabilitation facilities by Newsweek, nationally ranked in the top 4% of Rehabilitation Hospitals by the UDS program evaluation model (PEM), and accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

" Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."