Licensed Vocational Nurse - Day shift - IRF Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
Company: Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
Description
Licensed Vocational NursePalomar Health Rehabilitation Institute -
Escondido, CA -Kindred Healthcare and Palomar Health -have signed
-a Joint Venture and opened -a new acute inpatient rehabilitation
hospital. - The two-story, 58,000-square-foot facility features 52
inpatient beds and is located on the campus of Palomar Medical
Center in Escondido, California. The new hospital offers treatment
services to a variety of rehabilitation patient types, including
brain injury and stroke patients. This is San Diego County's first
standalone rehabilitation hospital. -Our culture of caring for our
patients and residents begin with our core values - our employees.
- We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated
healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. - We embrace
a diverse workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people
is the key to providing quality care - and quality care is what we
do every day!JOB SUMMARY:Provides patient care services that meet
the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the
communication needs of patient and family; provides care that
reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Job Specific:
Demonstrates knowledge of medications
and their correct administration based on the age and clinical
condition of the patientReduces the potential for medication errors
by following correct medication procedures.Performs patient care
considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's
age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation
patients.Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the
assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. -
Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing
interventions.Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely
and accurate QI assessments.Carry out the plan of care as indicated
by the patient's needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall
plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan
accordingly based on changes in patient's condition and individual
needs.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of careDemonstrates
ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. - Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. - Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.Performs all aspects of patient
care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces
the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.Formulates a teaching
plan based upon the patient's individual and - identified learning
needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included
in teaching as appropriate.Demonstrates ability to perform
treatments and provide services according to level of
licensure.Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered
Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation
Services staff.Participates in team conferences.Consults other
departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary
approach to the patient's needs.Maintains a good working
relationship both within the department and with other
departments.Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and
staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.Actively
participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement
(CQPI) activities. - Offers suggestions for opportunities for
improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.Demonstrates
an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situationsOther duties as assigned Qualifications
-
Graduate of accredited licensed
practical/ vocational nurse program.Current state licensure as
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS
preferred.IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly
preferredMinimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an
acute care setting preferred.Excellent oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills.
Keywords: Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, Escondido , Licensed Vocational Nurse - Day shift - IRF Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, Healthcare , Escondido, California
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