Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC - 3.1 O'Fallon, MO Job Details Full-time | PRN $34 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding Food handling Staff supervision Assisting with meal planning Vital signs Patients with traumatic brain injuries Caregiving documentation requirements Toileting assistance Patient meal service Tube feeding Inventory management Team leadership Tracheostomy care BLS Certification Housekeeping assistance Shift management Caring for individuals with stroke Care documentation Medication pass administration Residential treatment center experience Mid-level 3 years Patient safety Driver's License Meal preparation Grocery shopping assistance Patient family and caregiver education Foley catheter Patient transport coordination

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SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center A Joint Venture between

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location:

O'Fallon, MO Schedule:

Full-Time Nights 7p-7a, 3/4 rotation and every other weekend

Compensation:

$34/PRN rate + $4 night shift diff We are seeking a LPN Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

Responsibilities:

Supervises Neuro Rehabilitation Coaches (NRC), responsible for direct patient care and functions as part of the neuro transitional rehab team. Assists the NRC's with carrying out treatment plans and protects the wellbeing and safety of all patients; provides assistance to visitors and ensures that each shift runs smoothly. Serves as an educator of patients, families and coworkers.

On a daily basis:

Supervises staff on assigned shift, provides guidance as needed and communicates any staff concerns to Neuro Transitional Center Leadership (NTC), or RN/Administrator On Call. Follow through and Supervises Neuro Rehab Coaches on patient plan of care in collaboration with other transitional team members including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education, maintaining patient engagement. Assist and helps patients achieve appropriate goals in all environments including home, therapy and community. Coordinates with NTC leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels according to staffing guidelines and patient needs. Reports to NTC supervisor or Administrator on Call if there are any issues. Assist patients in meal planning, food preparation, and assisting with grocery shopping. Prepares grocery and facility inventory. Carry out suite management and overall housekeeping tasks as assigned. Responsible for coordinating patient transportation, and transporting as needed and ensuring transportation policies regarding vehicle maintenance, vehicle logs, and vehicle fueling are followed. Attend scheduled trainings and/or meetings as needed. Complete documentation and supervises NRCs to ensure required documentation according to Neuro Transitional Rehab (NTR) policy. Follow through on all nurse delegation tasks as assigned including: vital signs, gastric tube management, diabetic management, O2 administration, crushing medications, intermittent catheterization of indwelling Foley catheters, catheter care, bowel and bladder program management and trach care Responsible for medication administration for a max of 12 patients

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Current State Driver's License in good standing required Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires 3- 5 years experience Preferred Experience Two years of experience in an residential care facility or rehabilitation environment preferred; experience with brain injury population preferred. Experience as a medication aide Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.