Registered Nurse- PRN Nights

Ernest Health•New Braunfels, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role is responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed 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. New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving communities between San Antonio and Austin. It provides intensive, tailored rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions, with daily physical, occupational, and speech therapies. This is a PRN night opportunity in New Braunfels, Texas.

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 set by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
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 proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
Conduct patient assessments and plan, supervise, and carry out interventions and evaluations.
Help 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.