Apprentice, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Apprentice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type: Full Time | Nights

Schedule: 3x, Nights (7p-6:30a)

Your experience matters

St Mary Rehab Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Apprentice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our rehabilitation teams provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute

An Apprentice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

The Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital plays an essential role within a collaborative and patient-centered environment. As a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital jointly operated by Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we specialize in helping patients recover from stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions. Our interdisciplinary team approach, combined with modern facilities and a dedication to quality, allows us to provide exceptional rehabilitative care that transforms lives.

Essential Functions

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

   

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Pennsylvania License as a Practical/Vocational Nurse, and have graduated from an accredited licensed practical/vocational nurse program. Additional requirements include:

• CPR/BCLS certification required

• ACLS preferred

• IV Certification required or obtained within 6 months (highly preferred)

• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Connect with our Nursing recruiting specialist 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dee by emailing [email protected]

More about St Mary Rehabilitation Hospital

Who We Are:

The first and only freestanding, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Bucks County. St Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2021. 

St Mary Rehabilitation Hospital embraces the tradition of excellence for which St Mary Medical Center is known. We are very proud of our patient outcomes. 

St Mary Rehab Hospital has been ranked in the top 25 percent of all rehab hospitals by UDS (Uniform Data Systems) for multiple years. 

Where We Are:

Situated in the heart of charming Bucks County, St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital serves as a peaceful, healing retreat directly across from the St. Mary Medical Center campus. We’ve designed our space to be a sanctuary for recovery, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the local beauty and community spirit. Whether you’re exploring the historic, tree-lined streets of the borough or enjoying the welcoming shops and cafes at nearby Woodbourne Square, there is a sense of home around every corner.

EEOC Statement

"St Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."