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Form of workLocation Overview: The future of rehabilitation is here. Brooks offers a unique and powerful opportunity for healthcare workers. With individualized clinical programs, you can see the positive impact you are making as patients progress toward functional independence each day. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospitals provide excellent service to patients who are recovering from injuries such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, neurologic, traumatic and medically complex conditions. Join our amazing team and collaborative culture focused on growth and education. Help us make the difference as we empower patients to achieve their highest level of recovery.
Full-time/Part-time shifts available: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
***3K Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Nights***
Position Summary: A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.
Responsibilities
- Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
- Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
- Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
- Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
- Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
- Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
- 1 year of experience preferred, New Grads Welcome.
- IV Certified.
- Current hands on BLS certification.
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.
For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation. Ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report, Brooks operates two Inpatient Rehabilitation hospitals in Jacksonville, Fla., and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks also offers one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies; more than 50 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; memory care; and the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation. In addition, Brooks provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.
