RN Brain Injury Rehab FT Nights
About The Position
The RN Brain Injury Rehab provides nursing care to rehabilitation patients with a range of diagnoses, supporting them as they begin their rehabilitation journey. The nurse encourages and prepares patients for therapy and works with physicians, case managers, therapists, and families as part of a team-based care approach. The role emphasizes individualized, compassionate care and recognizing patients’ progress toward everyday milestones. The nurse prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates patient care; monitors vital signs and life-support measures; addresses complex conditions and psychosocial needs; advocates for a safe environment; and communicates significant events, changes in condition, questions, or concerns to patients, families, and appropriate care team members. The role also includes wound prevention and treatment, infection-control compliance, continuity and coordination of care, patient and family education, and supporting colleagues.
Requirements
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- One year of experience in a related clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate patient care.
- Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life-support measures, including advanced heart and respiratory technology.
- Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions, including psychosocial needs.
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
- Engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, questions, and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience.
- Collaborate and consult with the nursing supervisor to identify and meet patient-care needs, or when assignments or tasks cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.
- Assist other team members without being asked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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