RN - Rehab Registered Nurse Job New London area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Position: RN - 5.1 Rehab Registered Nurse

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.

Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.

Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient’s response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.

Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.

Functions as a preceptor to new staff.

Functions as a charge nurse.

Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Participates in the development of the rehabilitation interdisciplinary plan of care.

Updates interdisciplinary plan of care in a timely and appropriate manner.

Patient care is directed toward achievement of established goals.

Maintains FIM certification.

Demonstrates understanding of bowel and bladder management, initiates appropriate interventions and patient/family teaching.

Documents all aspects of patient care in pertinent and concise terms, using approved rehab format.

Demonstrates understanding of, and respect for, team processes and members.

Qualifications Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

Experience

One year Med/Surg required and rehab experience preferred.

Licensure

Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license.

Special Skills

BLS certification required.

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