RN Registered Nurse Rehab

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. The role includes assessing patients at admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in condition, carrying out ordered procedures and monitoring, documenting care, administering medications and monitoring responses, addressing patient needs, and educating patients and caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care. The position is with HCA Florida Blake Hospital, a 380+ bed hospital in Bradenton, Florida, with inpatient rehabilitation among its services. The hospital describes opportunities for cross-training, skills development, continuing education, and advancement.

Requirements

Licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations, or hold appropriate compact licensure; if holding a compact license, an active Florida RN license is required within 60 days of hire.
Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in status.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action for unintended responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and support positive clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.