Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation ProgramThe Licensed Practical Nurse - Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP) at the Central Virginia Healthcare System provides a progressive return to independent living through a comprehensive residential rehabilitation program focusing on home, community, vocational re-integration for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members who have sustained brain injury due to trauma or other conditions. She/he will report directly to the Nurse Manager for PTRP. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provision of direct nursing care to patients with an emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination, and interventions such assistance with donning prosthetic devices i.e., AFO, Splints, etc.Possess knowledge and skills to promptly recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene, as directed, to assure the continuation of optimal, safe and therapeutic delivery of care.Assisting patients with disabilities achieve their treatment goals while promoting optimal functioning.Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient centered rehabilitation goals.Perform procedures, treatments, and tasks as delegated.Address Clinical Reminders with appropriate consultations and alerts as indicatedUse computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to accurately document patient findings, and care provided per national VHA guidelines.Administer medication in accordance with established Self Medication Administration Program (SMP)procedure/policy utilizing Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMS) documentation.Preferred experience:Brain Injury experience, Medical Surgical experience, Rehabilitation experience, Mental Health experiencePreferred Level of Education:LPN or LVNWork Schedule: 11:30pm-8am to include some holidays and every other weekendTelework: NOVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO