LVN Rehab PRN Nights - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center, a joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor. This position is located in O'Fallon, MO, and offers PRN night shifts from 7p to 7a, with four shifts every four weeks, including two weekend shifts. The compensation is $34 per PRN rate plus a $4 night shift differential.

The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with acquired brain injuries or spinal cord injuries who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

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.

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.

Follows 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.

Assists 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.

Completes documentation and supervises NRCs to ensure required documentation according to Neuro Transitional Rehab (NTR) policy.

Follows 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

~ Two years of experience in an residential care facility or rehabilitation environment preferred; Select Medical