Registered Nurse – Acute Rehabilitation

Next Move Healthcare•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Acute Rehabilitation team in Peoria, Illinois. The Acute Rehab RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from serious illness, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, and other complex medical events. Working closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, patients, and families, the RN will help patients progress toward greater independence and a safe transition to the next level of care. This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys interdisciplinary teamwork, patient education, rehabilitation-focused care, and building longer-term therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
Current Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Illinois
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification prior to start
At least one year of nursing experience in a rehabilitation or related patient-care environment
Strong clinical assessment and nursing decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize multiple patient-care responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
Ability to provide compassionate care to patients with complex physical and emotional needs
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Previous acute rehabilitation nursing experience
Experience caring for medically complex rehabilitation patients
Proficiency with electronic medical records
Basic proficiency with Microsoft applications
Experience providing patient and family education
Previous charge, preceptor, or mentoring experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving acute rehabilitation services
Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
Coordinate nursing care with each patient's overall rehabilitation goals
Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition and communicate concerns promptly
Administer medications, treatments, and other nursing interventions according to provider orders and established protocols
Support patients with mobility, functional independence, self-care, and recovery goals
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers
Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, disease management, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning
Advocate for patients and caregivers throughout the healthcare continuum
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of medical information
Delegate appropriate nursing responsibilities based on staff competency and scope of practice
Provide leadership and guidance to nursing team members
Assist with orientation and mentoring of new employees
Participate in quality-improvement and process-improvement initiatives
Promote evidence-based nursing practices and positive clinical outcomes
Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive patient-care environment
Utilize resources responsibly while maintaining high standards of care
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and awareness of current clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Perform other nursing responsibilities as assigned