Registered Staff Nurse - Rehab

Sinai Chicago•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse works with pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing a variety of rehabilitative and disease processes. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates total nursing care for an assigned group of patients, with the goal of improving their care and quality of life. The RN develops an ongoing comprehensive admission database using information from patients, families, significant others, and other healthcare workers when appropriate. The position monitors for obvious deviations from age-appropriate norms and recognizes subtle changes in patients’ physiological or psychological status that may indicate potential or actual problems. The RN provides a thorough, concise report at shift change and assesses and facilitates patient-caregiver interaction and relationships. The RN is clinically directed by the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, and Supervisor, and reports administratively to the Nurse Executive. When acting as charge nurse, the RN provides supervision to staff RNs, LPNs, and PCPs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Active RN license in the State of Illinois.
BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers, AHA-approved, Level C.
One to two years of experience within a hospital setting.
Leadership ability.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to function independently within the scope of clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
Develop an ongoing comprehensive admission assessment using information from patients, families, significant others, and other healthcare workers when appropriate.
Monitor for obvious deviations from age-appropriate norms and recognize subtle physiological or psychological changes that may indicate potential or actual patient problems.
Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift.
Assess and facilitate patient-caregiver interaction and relationships.
Work toward improving patient care and quality of life.
When acting as charge nurse, supervise staff RNs, LPNs, and PCPs.