Registered Nurse - Night Shift - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation. The nurse directs and guides patient teaching and ancillary personnel activities while maintaining professional nursing standards. In an inpatient rehabilitation setting, the RN works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to care for patients recovering from various conditions. Duties include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, skilled nursing care based on individualized plans, and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with established rehabilitation protocols. The RN educates patients and families about rehabilitation, provides emotional support, promotes self-care, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and accurately documents assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient care.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain independence.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, and to write legibly.
- Ability to function proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) certification.
- 1–2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide skilled nursing care based on individualized patient plans.
- Assist patients in regaining functional skills through activities of daily living (ADLs), following established rehabilitation protocols.
- Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, provide emotional support, and promote self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
- Accurately document patient assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.
- Educate families on patient care.
- Promote a healing environment and use resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Organize and prioritize tasks and complete job responsibilities within specified time constraints.
- Adhere to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information, respect patient rights, and promote customer satisfaction.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees, adapt to changing situations, and seek assistance as needed.
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