Registered Nurse - Day Shift - PRN

Description Position Summary Job Type: PRN 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Licenses or Certifications 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 required.

Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) is a plus. Education, Training, and Experience 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. Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards 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).