REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ACUTE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

UHS•Denison, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The basic purpose of nursing is to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Additionally, nursing will provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations will provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice. Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

Requirements

Education per RN licensure requirements.
Current RN State License or compact.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
Must have strong communication and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Rehab work experience preferred.
ACLS preferred.
Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Apply Patient Centered Care principles in all nursing care.
Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.
Adhere to the Standards of Practice set forth by professional nursing associations for competent, safe, and professional practice.
Identify and competently address needs of populations served.
Maintain patient rehabilitation transfer limitations (total hip precautions, weight bearing limitations, etc.).
Correctly apply orthotics and CPM machines as instructed by therapy.