Licensed Practical Nurse - Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit 

Position Summary  

Provides licensed nursing care to short-term rehabilitation residents while delivering a high-touch, service-focused experience for residents and families. The Rehab LPN is expected to combine strong clinical execution with exceptional communication, reliability, professionalism, and responsiveness. The role supports recovery, safe transition planning, and a positive impression of St. Johns for individuals who may later consider the organization for long-term care.   

Rehab-Specific Selection and Performance Competencies

· Exceptional Customer Service: Creates a warm, responsive, and highly professional experience; anticipates needs and follows through.

· Reliability: Demonstrates consistent attendance, punctuality, readiness for shift, and dependable completion of responsibilities.

· Professional Demeanor: Communicates respectfully, maintains appropriate appearance and conduct, and remains composed during challenging interactions.

· Communication: Keeps residents, families, and team members informed; listens carefully and closes the loop on questions or concerns.

· Teamwork: Works across disciplines to prevent gaps in care and service and willingly supports team priorities.

· Accountability and Quality: Takes ownership, follows standards consistently, pays attention to details, and seeks continuous improvement.

· Rehab Mindset: Promotes recovery, independence, confidence, and a smooth transition to the next level of care.

Position Responsibilities

· Provide nursing care within LPN scope and in accordance with resident care plans, provider orders, organizational policy, and applicable standards.

· Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately and complete timely documentation.

· Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly communicate and escalate clinical concerns to the RN, provider, supervisor, or other appropriate team member.

· Reinforce rehabilitation goals and coordinate with therapy and nursing staff to support mobility, function, recovery, and safe discharge planning.

· Provide clear, respectful explanations to residents and families and proactively follow through on questions, concerns, requests, and service issues.

· Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, care conferences, and interdisciplinary communication as assigned.

· Support accurate clinical documentation and communication needed for continuity of care and the interdisciplinary plan.

· Supervise and collaborate with CNAs within assigned scope, set service expectations, and address immediate care or customer-service concerns.

· Follow infection prevention, medication management, safety, incident reporting, and regulatory requirements.

· Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, calm communication, accountability, and positive role-model behavior expected of Rehab-designated staff.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching and movement throughout the nursing unit are required, together with periods of documentation and computer work. The position may require assistance with resident care and response to urgent clinical needs. May be exposed to infectious diseases and psycho-behavioral situations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on resident needs, organizational priorities, staffing requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Education:

· Current, unencumbered New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.

· Current CPR/BLS certification as required by organizational policy.

· Skilled nursing, post-acute, rehabilitation, long-term care, or comparable clinical experience preferred.

· Strong medication administration, assessment support, documentation, communication, organization, and clinical prioritization skills within LPN scope of practice.

· Demonstrated customer service orientation, dependable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, and professional demeanor.

Qualifications and Education

St. John's Brand Characteristics: Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative, and Fun toward elders, families, and colleagues.  

Core Organizational Competency  

St. John's Brand Characteristics: Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative, and Fun toward elders, families, and colleagues.