RN- Medical Unit-7a-7p

UHS•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility in Austin, Texas, providing medical rehabilitation, brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation for people age 13 and older, and neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The RN on the Medical Unit provides direct patient care as prescribed by physicians and the treatment team, manages and assesses patients’ medical needs, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role also directs implementation of medical management programs, assigns tasks to subordinate staff and monitors their performance, and provides education to staff, patients, and families. The RN documents care and treatment accurately and promptly, including updates to nursing care plans and the master treatment plan, and works with the treatment team to maintain a consistently therapeutic milieu.

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 with patients.
Knowledge of milieu management.
Ability to direct subordinates in performing 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.
Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills and pursue running patients.
Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets, and vehicles.
Verbal skills to communicate and de-escalate crisis situations.
Writing and visual observation skills to accurately convey patient behavior and status.
Able to assist with direct patient care, from prompting through total care, including bathing and diapering, and feed patients.
Regular attendance; hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions; emotional stability and ability to deal with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
RN,C certification.
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.
One year of inpatient medical-surgical or medical rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as prescribed by the physician and treatment team.
Provide medical management and assessment of patients.
Ensure environmental safety and manage crises for the patient population.
Direct implementation of medical management programs and ensure consistent follow-through.
Assign tasks to subordinate staff and monitor their performance.
Provide training and education to staff, patients, families, and others.
Document patient care accurately and promptly, including nursing care plan updates and treatment progression.
Ensure medications and treatments are administered as prescribed and documentation reflects the care provided.
Provide and direct milieu management and actively assist therapists, keeping safety foremost.
Work with the treatment team to maintain a consistently therapeutic milieu.