Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Rehabilitation

Southwest General•Middleburg Heights, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years. The 2D Acute Rehab unit is a 15-bed unit that cares for patients with hip fractures, CVAs (Cerebrovascular Accident) and other debilities. Patients on this unit participate in 3 hours of therapy 5 days a week. This role is responsible for planning, providing, and directing patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. The Registered Nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. They may also assist in the orientation of new personnel and participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
CPR, BLS required.

Nice To Haves

New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders.
Acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family.
Collaborates with other health care members.
Assists in the orientation process of new personnel.
May participate in health center and department committees.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.