PRN Registered Nurse

Encompass Health•Modesto, CA

5d•$63•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care to inpatients, supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This role involves assessing and reassessing patients, communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team, and reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. The nurse will also create a plan of care that is individualized to patient needs and reflective of patient goals.

Requirements

Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations
CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred
Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment
Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Meets established attendance standards.
Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred
CRRN certification preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct patient care to inpatients
Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift
Assessing and reassessing of patients
Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team
Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner
Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals.