Registered Nurse (RN)Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•San Antonio, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Rehabilitation unit. This full-time, day shift position focuses on providing superior patient care. The role involves patient assessments, identifying needs, initiating nursing interventions, and providing age-appropriate care. Accurate and timely documentation of medical necessity, participation in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and QI assessments are key responsibilities. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and attention to detail in clinical documentation.

Requirements

Current state RN license
Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of Rehab and/or Med Surg experience preferred
ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.