REGISTERED NURSE REHAB UNIT FT

PSN Services LLC•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Delivers direct/indirect patient care to adult acute inpatient rehabilitation patient utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment; implementation and prioritization of patient’s problems and needs; and development/implementation/evaluation of a nursing plan of care. Focuses on the unique needs of the rehab patient while transitioning them from an acute/post-acute care setting to a community setting. Rehabilitation nurses are part of a interdisciplinary team and coordinate care with therapists, case managers, social workers, and a Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician) to assess the unique rehab needs that address deficits, implement a rehab nursing plan of care with comprehensive interventions and develop ongoing caregiver and family education, They must demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality, age specific care while delegating effectively to appropriate team members. Rehab nurses are expected to document accurately and in a timely manner while utilizing the CARE tool as mandated by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. The rehab nurse is expected to adhere to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.

Requirements

Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing.
Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
Knowledge of current trends and demonstration of standards of care in assigned unit.
Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies.
Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication.
Demonstration of positive customer service.
Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education, BSN preferred.
Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
Certification in specialty is preferred; other as noted below for specific units as indicated within 2 years of hire:
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Association of Rehab Nurses.
Previous work experience in a patient setting preferred.
ARU-1 year of medical-surgical and 1 year home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician’s diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers. Assessment and reassessment of functional and cognitive deficits as it relates to transition to the community.
Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients according to unit guidelines and criteria with expected outcomes.
Works with rehab team members to construct, develop, and implement rehabilitation treatment plan and rehabilitation plan of care to address emergent medical issues as well as functional/self-care/cognition deficits.
Delivers safe rehabilitation nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs.
Attends weekly team conference to report on assigned patients’ status and progress toward rehab goals and medical status
Evaluates/re-evaluates patient’s response to rehab nursing interventions and patient’s progress to expected outcome(s) and community discharges.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care.
Accepts delegated responsibilities for functions such as, but not limited to, charge nurse for unit activities on assigned shift.
Delegates responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Documents all aspects of patient care, maintains patient records and care plans in a timely manner as appropriate for unit including scoring the CARE tool and providing data for the quality indicators as mandated by CMS.
Accurately complete Section GG scoring at admission, discharge, and per IRF-PAI guidelines.
Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures including pre/post hospital care as appropriate.
Assist in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and faculty; serves as a preceptor when requested.
Maintains self-control under stressful situations and workload pressures without exhibiting negative behaviors.
Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.
Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.
Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes the initiative to implement changes.
Operates as a team member planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a rehab team care plan.
Floats to assigned unit(s) as needed.
Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.
Participates in maintaining unit functions.
Demonstrates initiative in personal/ professional development.
Presents a professional image.
Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
Other duties as assigned.