Licensed Practical Nurse Inpatient Rehab Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Join our organization and experience a workplace where colleagues are valued and trusted members of the healthcare team. Advance your career with a company dedicated to providing respectful and compassionate care, recognizing the unique worth of every individual. We invite you to apply for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse at our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital!

Position Overview and Qualifications

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Inpatient Rehabilitation unit, you will play a crucial role in assisting patients as they regain strength, mobility, and independence following illness, injury, or prolonged hospital stays. With typical patient stays lasting two to three weeks, you will have the opportunity to form meaningful connections and observe the positive impact of your care on their recovery. You will collaborate with a dedicated rehabilitation team focused on enhancing lives every day.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses, and promptly reporting any changes
• Assisting patients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities (ADLs) to support therapy objectives and foster independence
• Monitoring vital signs and neurological status to identify changes and respond effectively
• Documenting patient progress and functional abilities to inform care planning and team collaboration
• Educating and supporting patients and their families regarding recovery milestones, safety, and self-care practices
• Collaborating closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to provide tailored, high-quality care

Qualifications Required:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment
• Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license must be secured within 30 days of starting employment

No travel is required for this position.

No prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available benefits include:

• Comprehensive health benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services
• Time-off programs for paid time off, paid family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary based on location.

Our organization is a healthcare provider serving western North Carolina, offering a full range of post-acute care services. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, our services include a Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and Orthotics & Prosthetics. With over 1,200 staff members and 400 volunteers, we are committed to helping individuals in western North Carolina lead fulfilling lives despite health challenges.

We have been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse position in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. We review applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our team. We are conducting interviews - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.