Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Encompass Health - Thompson, CT

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Thompson, CT

Hospitals

About the position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Encompass Health, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and facilitating recovery. This position allows you to work closely with patients recovering from various conditions, including strokes and spinal cord injuries, while being part of a supportive interdisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and witness their progress, all while being encouraged to grow professionally in a compassionate and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provide direct care to patients and carry out their plans of care.
• Observe patients' behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
• Work with a wide range of diagnoses, including stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, joint replacement, fractures, multiple trauma, and cardiac/pulmonary conditions.
• Help patients work toward goals of being discharged and returning to their lives, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Current LPN/LVN licensure appropriate to state regulations required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One or more years of experience within an inpatient medical-surgical or general hospital setting preferred.
• Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in rehabilitation settings.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.