Registered Nurse- PRN

Ernest Health•Brownsville, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse in Brownsville, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services to people recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions. Its programs include neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, with personalized therapy, bilingual support, and family education. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients on an assigned unit. The role includes assessing patients, planning and supervising care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards established by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of recent experience; acute care experience preferred.
ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement, and evaluate interventions designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.