Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night

Overview

LPN | Full-Time Nights | $29.50-39.70 | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | $4 Night Diff

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center

A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Rate: $29.50-39.70 based on experience

Shift Diff: $4 nights and $2 weekend (stacking)

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 NO REPAYMENT

Position: LPN/Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor - Full-Time Nights Scheduling Requirement:

• Full-Time Night 6:45p-7:15a
• 3/4 rotation - 3 days one week, 4 the next
• Every other weekend in rotation
• Schedule put out one month at a time

Responsibilities

Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches (NRC), responsible for direct patient care and functions as part of the neuro transitional rehab team. Assists the NRC's with carrying out treatment plans and protects the wellbeing and safety of all patients; provides assistance to visitors and ensures that each shift runs smoothly. Serves as an educator of patients, families and coworkers.

On a daily basis

• Supervises staff on assigned shift, provides guidance as needed and communicates any staff concerns to Neuro Transitional Center Leadership (NTC), or RN/Administrator On Call.
• Follow through and Supervises Neuro Rehab Coaches on patient plan of care in collaboration with other transitional team members including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education, maintaining patient engagement. Assist and helps patients achieve appropriate goals in all environments including home, therapy and community.
• Coordinates with NTC leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels according to staffing guidelines and patient needs. Reports to NTC supervisor or Administrator on Call if there are any issues.
• Assist patients in meal planning, food preparation, and assisting with grocery shopping. Prepares grocery and facility inventory. Carry out suite management and overall housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating patient transportation, and transporting as needed and ensuring transportation policies regarding vehicle maintenance, vehicle logs, and vehicle fueling are followed.
• Attend scheduled trainings and/or meetings as needed.
• Complete documentation and supervises NRCs to ensure required documentation according to Neuro Transitional Rehab (NTR) policy.
• Follow through on all nurse delegation tasks as assigned including: vital signs, gastric tube management, diabetic management, O2 administration, crushing medications, intermittent catheterization of indwelling Foley catheters, catheter care, bowel and bladder program management and trach care
• Responsible for medication administration for a max of 12 patients

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
• Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires
• 3- 5 years experience

Preferred Experience

• Two years of experience in an residential care facility or rehabilitation environment preferred; experience with brain injury population preferred.
• Experience as a medication aide
• Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.