LVN/LPN / LVN/LPN / Pennsylvania / Any / LPN, full-time 6p to 6:30a Jo

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Altoona
Posted on: February 9, 2020

Job Description:

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona (formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona) is an 80-bed acute rehabilitation hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. We offer a wide base of physical rehabilitative care for orthopedic, neurologic, multi-trauma, spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary, cardiac rehabilitation needs and more.

Our hospital has a full complement of therapists, nurses, behavioral health providers and medical staff to offer the best possible outcomes for our patients. With an average length of stay of approximately 2 weeks, we have the ability to get to know our patients and their families.

We are proud of the fact that approximately 80% of the patients admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona are discharged directly to their homes.

Come see how we are changing peoples lives- everyday. Maybe you can too!

Six JCAHO disease specific certification: Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Cardiac and Ortho Rehab, Advanced Diabetes.

A stronger bond with patientsA stronger impact on recoveryBE THE CONNECTION.As a licensed practicalnurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), youll be the connection betweenexceptional care and real, positive results. Paired with mentors who encourageyou to grow, youll be an important part of an interdisciplinary team. This is your chance to get to know your patients andwatch them progress due to your efforts with national post-acute care leaderEncompass Heath.WhatMakes Encompass Health Careers Differentand Better:Working at Encompass Health means being partof something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact onpatients lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Healthoffers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road torecovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, jointreplacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you helppatients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significantrelationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along theway.Our culture of compassion and collaborationis founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressedin the values we live.We encourage and empower each employee to keeplearning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way tocare. At Encompass Health, youll find something decidedly different and moresatisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join ateam that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSEDVOCATIONAL NURSE (LPN/LVN)
Here isyour opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills,ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progresseach day as you: Perform a broad array of nursing tasksunder the supervision of a registered nurse each day. Provide direct care to patients; carryout their plans of care and observe their behavior, vital signs, symptoms, andresponses to treatment. Work with a wide range of diagnoses,including stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, jointreplacement, fractures, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. Help patients work toward goals ofbeing discharged and returning to their lives, families, and communities Credentials: Current LPN/LVN licensure appropriateto state regulations required. Current CPR certification required. One or more years of experience withinan inpatient medical-surgical or general hospital setting preferred. Rehabilitation experience preferred. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one,including: Benefits that begin when you do. Affordable medical, dental and vision plansprovided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that increases withtenure. Tuition reimbursement and continuing educationopportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employeestock-purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About us: Helping patients regain hope andindependence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. Weoperate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven byour core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do whatsright, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make.Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, visit usonline at encompasshealth.comConnect with us: ,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer


Address: 2005 Valley View Blvd, Altoona 16602
Shift: Night Job
Schedule: Full-time
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Contact Name - External: Christine Filer
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