RN - Acute Rehab Services (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Normal, IL

2d•$37 - $60

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, current nursing practices, technology, and financial and human resources, consistent with the institution’s philosophy. In the inpatient rehabilitation setting, the RN assesses patients on admission and develops, implements, and continually evaluates an appropriate rehabilitation plan of care based on patient and family needs. The RN coordinates care with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, participates in rounds and team meetings, and provides education and resources to patients and families to support self-care and progress toward wellness. The role requires specialized knowledge and clinical skills for caring for people with physical disabilities and chronic illness. The RN maintains accurate documentation, follows unit and rehabilitation procedures and competencies, and contributes to patient and employee safety. The RN communicates directly with colleagues to resolve issues, offers constructive feedback, and identifies and addresses personal learning needs.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
College diploma in Nursing.
More than one year of RN work experience.
Specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to care for people with physical disabilities and chronic illness.

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and its scope of service.
Implement procedures and theories related to the area of practice and rehabilitation nursing.
Maintain current, accurate documentation of nursing care for integration into the healthcare team's information.
Complete an initial patient assessment on admission and develop an appropriate plan of care based on unit standards and patient and family needs.
Implement nursing and rehabilitation plans of care, interventions, and patient care procedures; modify plans based on ongoing evaluation.
Coordinate nursing care with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support achievement of patient goals.
Share information about disease processes underlying disabilities and teach nursing techniques that help patients and families develop self-care skills.
Participate in rehabilitation rounds and team meetings.
Reinforce therapy education, provide resource materials for patients’ changing needs, and deliver ongoing patient education.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
Communicate directly with others to resolve issues, provide constructive feedback to peers, and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
Fulfill departmental and rehabilitation competency requirements.