Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical- Dayshift
About The Position
Texas NeuroRehab Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical unit. The facility provides complex medical care and rehabilitation for people ages 13 and older, including brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, as well as neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The RN role offers the opportunity to work overtime and cover various shifts if interested. The position involves nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions; medication administration and monitoring; patient care and support; therapeutic relationships with patients and families; and accurate medical-record documentation. The nurse may direct subordinates and safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver’s license or state-issued ID.
- Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions.
- Knowledge of milieu management.
- Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.
- Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side effects.
- Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
- Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
- Able to sustain physical activity and remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift.
- Able to lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance.
- Verbal, writing, visual observation, hearing, and vision abilities sufficient to perform essential job functions.
- Regular and required attendance.
- Emotional stability and ability to deal with changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of inpatient medical-surgical or medical rehabilitation experience.
- RN,C certification.
- CRRN certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and determine nursing diagnoses and interventions.
- Administer medications accurately and monitor for side effects.
- Safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Prepare and maintain appropriate medical record documentation.
- Direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.
- Assist with direct patient care, from prompting through total care, including bathing, diapering, and feeding patients.
- Transfer patients between wheelchairs, beds, toilets, and vehicles; push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills and pursue running patients.
- Communicate to deescalate crisis situations and observe and document patient behavior and status.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Tuition savings for continued nursing education with Chamberlain University.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
