Short Term Rehabilitation Nurse

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has Short term Rehabilitation positions available on all 3 shifts. We are looking for dynamic, team oriented LPN's or RN's who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit.

Purpose:

To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift
• Give report to C.N.A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift
• Oversight and management of C.N.A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement
• Authority to discipline/counsel C.N.A.’s
• Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C.N.A. care plans with changes and new orders
• Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions
• Review C.N.A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s
• Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned
• Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee
• Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition
• Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided
• Promote effective restorative nursing techniques
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies
• Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations
• Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy
• Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit
• Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned
• Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress
• Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters
• Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results
• Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms
• Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift
• Contact MD/NP/families as necessary
• Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes
• Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy
• Assist with orientation and staff development
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
• Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary
• Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

403B

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day, Evening, or Night Shift

Holidays

Weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Requirements

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Computer literacy is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
• Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices