Registered Nurse Day Shift Inpatient Rehab Hospital

Position Summary

Responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation; directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

As an RN in our inpatient rehabilitation setting, you will work collaboratively with a team of physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care to patients recovering from various conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care:
  Conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing skilled nursing care based on individualized patient plans.
• Rehabilitation Focus:
  Assisting patients with regaining functional skills through activities of daily living (ADLs), following established rehabilitation protocols.
• Education and Support:
  Educating patients and their families on the rehabilitation process, providing emotional support, and promoting self-care strategies.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Collaborating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Accurately documenting patient assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Current ACLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a plus.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) is a plus.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain their independence.

• Educates families on care of patient(s).
• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimal patient outcomes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Adheres to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Respects Patient Rights and promote customer satisfaction.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees.
• Adapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situations.
• Seeks assistance as needed.
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).