Nurse Resident - 7p-7a, 36hrs/wk, Lincoln

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Designed to be a short-term placement to enhance rehabilitation knowledge and experience while pending RN licensure. Responsible for understanding and implementing the patient care plan and to deliver quality care within the clinical services systems under the direction from a licensed nurse and according to Madonna's philosophy and mission. Responsible for reporting adverse patient condition changes to licensed nurse. Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures. Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited RN program.
Successful completion of CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer.
Background checking is conducted on applicants for this position with the agencies as required by Nebraska State regulations, in addition to any other agencies as determined by Madonna. Applicants must sign authorization forms (when required by the agency) to release information to Madonna.
You must have the following licenses to apply: CPR and CPR

Responsibilities

Understand and utilize individual job description, program and facility policies and operational definitions to ensure quality care delivery.
Compile and coordinate patient care information to meet program and patient goals.
Compute, compare, and document patient care data to provide accurate information for the medical record.
Properly charge patients for billable supplies to ensure accurate billing.
Communicate (speak-signal) with licensed nurse and other nursing staff members, regarding patient condition, changes, concerns, patient goals achieved to ensure quality service delivery.
Serve/attend to the direct care needs of patients and families including transfers, ambulation, repositioning and transporting.
Communicate to patient, family and co-workers in a respectful manner to maintain a positive customer oriented approach.
Receive directions from a licensed nurse for patient plan of care in order to meet patient's goals.
Follow instruction from supervisor and/or licensed nurse to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department and clinical services systems.
Maintain and ensure a safe environment for the department.
Handle and operate all necessary equipment and perform required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
Stock and reorder supplies.
Ensure cleanliness of equipment and environment.