LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines – Des Moines, IA

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full-time, Part-time and PRN
Wage: Starting at $30.00 per hour; based on experience

Shifts Available: 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am with every other weekend

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

  • Record a patient’s medical history accurately
  • Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
  • Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
  • Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
  • Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
  • Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
  • Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
  • Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
  • Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

  • Proven experience as LPN or similar role
  • Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
  • Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
  • Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
  • Perfect physical condition and stamina
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate and able to handle stress
  • Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

About Us:

Come join our team at The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines! With a new leadership team in place, we are revamping our culture and need YOU to help us achieve our goals. Located near downtown Des Moines, overlooking the Des Moines River, The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is a 74 bed long term care and skilled nursing facility offering a wide scope of services. Our employees are a critical piece to the perfect formula for “our success”. We celebrate their successes and create a family-like, yet professional environment that helps them thrive and progress in their careers!

COVID Requirements:
We follow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID vaccine requirement. This requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID or be granted an exemption based on an approved request for a medical or religious exemption.

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Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
701 Riverview Street
Des Moines, IA 50316

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Long term care
  • Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID vaccine requirement. This requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID or be granted an exemption based on an approved request for a medical or religious exemption.

License/Certification:

  • LPN (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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