Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per diem / PRN

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

St. Louis, MO

New Location Opening quarter 1 of 2025

LPN - Per Diem / PRN

Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor

Full Time 12 hour shifts

rotating 3 / 4 days

We are seeking a LPN Neuro Rehab Coach Supervisor at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening quarter 1 of 2025. 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

Preferred Experience

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.