LPN Staff, 5 Star Hospital Based Skilled Nursing Unit.

Job description

Description SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!: Job Summary: Join our award-winning, 5-star hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit. As an LPN in this high-acuity, post-acute setting, you will be the vital bridge between our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will provide expert clinical care to patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, or acute illnesses, ensuring they receive the high-standard medical attention necessary for a successful transition home. Key Responsibilities: Shift: Full Time, 36 hrs. per week, 12 hr. shifts - Direct Patient Care: Provide bedside nursing care, including checking vital signs, monitoring intake/output, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed. - Medication & Treatments: Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications; perform wound care, dressing changes, and catheter insertions. - Clinical Monitoring: Observe and document changes in patient condition, reporting significant findings immediately to the supervising RN or physician. - Care Coordination: Assist in the implementation and revision of individualized care plans; ensure all treatments align with physician orders. - Patient Advocacy & Education: Teach p...