Registered Nurse (RN) Brain Injury - Per Diem - Sunnyview Rehab

Trinity Health•Schenectady, NY

9d•$40 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem RN position on the Brain Injury unit at Sunnyview Rehab Hospital. Availability during the week and on weekends is needed, specifically for the DAY shift. The candidate must be available to attend a full week of Sunnyview Orientation. The Brain Injury unit specializes in TBI's, Comas, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and Pediatrics. Nurses will be trained for PALS Certification, Trachs, IVs, and Wound Care. Sunnyview is a nationally ranked facility, recognized as one of the top 30 “Best Rehab Hospitals” by U.S News and World Reports. It offers a supportive and family-like environment with ample resources and a supportive network. Opportunities for professional growth include tuition reimbursement, opportunities throughout the SPHP network, and optional certifications. The Brain Injury unit provides specialized services including coma recovery, medical care, and stimulation to encourage consciousness. Sunnyview is one of the few programs in the region that can care for minimally conscious patients, using a gentle approach that includes engaging patients in self-care activities and tailored stimulation. Assistive technologies and devices like the ReWalk™, Ekso™ Exoskeleton, and the Litegait® system are used to help patients regain movement and walking ability.

Requirements

New York State RN License
Associates Degree in Nursing
1 year RN experience required
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain the highest level of customer service while working in a fast paced environment
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Design and implement treatment strategies that are based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and that promote physical, psychosocial and spiritual health.
Will be trained to perform complex patient assessments and implement intensive interventions (IE. IVP meds, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ventilators, telemetry, chest tubes, tracheostomy care and weaning, tube feedings, etc).