Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Licensed Vocational (LVN) Nurse Rehabilitation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Summary

Your experience matters

UC Davis Rehabilitation hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

As a LPN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a specialized rehabilitation facility affiliated with UC Davis Health, focused on helping patients recover and regain independence after serious illness, injury, surgery, or complex medical conditions. The hospital typically provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary care team that may include physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other rehabilitation specialists. Its care is designed for patients who need intensive therapy and coordinated medical support following conditions such as stroke, traumatic injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, or other disabling conditions. As part of the broader UC Davis Health system, the rehabilitation hospital benefits from access to academic medical expertise, evidence-based treatment approaches, and a strong focus on patient-centered recovery. 

How you'll contribute

A LPN who excels in this role:

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LPN/LVN Hourly range $33.00-46.00 per hour

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for (LPN)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Experience: Minimum one year of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• License: Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful

More about UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital 

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital opened in 2023,is a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located at 4875 Broadway in Sacramento, California and is Sacramento County's first freestanding inpatient physical rehabilitation hospital. The facility spans approximately 58,000 to 58,600 square feet and is located on the UC Davis Health Sacramento campus. UC Davis includes a 12-bed brain injury unit and four private rooms designed for bariatric patients. According to 2025 annual outcomes data, the hospital served 1,001 patients, with an average length of stay of 12.8 days. In 2025, 77.3% of patients were discharged to home or a community setting, and patients averaged 3.06 treatment hours per day. 

EEOC Statement

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.