LPN - Rehabilitation
Louisville, Kentucky
University of Louisville Hospital
$1,253-1,330/weekMeda Health will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
LPN/LVN - Rehabilitation
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
Job Description
Work in a 14 or 12 bed inpatient acute rehabilitation unit focused on recovery from severe injury or illness. The unit provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The goal is to maximize patient health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
Patient Population
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Common diagnoses include amputee, stroke, hip and knee replacements
Unit Information
- Patient Ratios:
- 1 LPN to 10 patients
- 1 RN to 7 patients
- 1 Tech (C.NA) to 12 patients
- Equipment available: EKG machine, bladder scanner
- Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid LPN / LVN license in Kentucky
- LPN / LVN with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate Degree in Nursing is the minimum educational requirement
- Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Critical thinking skills
Additional Details
- Scrub color: Royal blue
- Weekend hours every weekend (Saturday through Monday)
- Parking available on the outer perimeter of the building (front spaces reserved for patients and families)
Facility
University of Louisville Hospital
7 nurses recommend working with University of Louisville Hospital
Pros
My unit was very traveler friendly. Staff felt like family.
Cons
Traveler contracts ended.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 333 beds
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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