Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health•Peoria, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit at Rehabilitation Hospital of Peoria, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Peoria, Arizona. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from neurological conditions, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries, with individualized therapy plans and measurable outcomes. The nurse assesses patients, plans and supervises care, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The role collaborates with physicians and therapists and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Day and night shifts are available.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and applicable requirements set by state agencies, TJC, and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, including use of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
Critical-thinking skills.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
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 setting 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 care intended to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
Collaborate with physicians and therapists in providing patient care.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Follow current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
Use appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients, and support adherence to state and accrediting agency standards, including TJC and CMS.
Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.