RN - Clinical Acute Rehab (4 East) 12 HR FT Days 7am-7:30pm

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

3d•$51 - $63

About The Position

The RN is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role directs and coordinates nursing care for medical-surgical patients according to established clinical nursing practice standards, and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes. When oriented and directed, the RN also serves as a resource nurse. The RN supports the organization’s vision and mission and applies knowledge of patients’ age, developmental status, spiritual needs, and cultural diversity when providing care. The role contributes to quality nursing care through performance-improvement practices that demonstrate positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
One year of acute-care experience.
Current California RN license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
NIHSS certification.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Set priorities according to patient-care needs.
Complete initial assessments and reassessments of patient-care needs based on chart review and/or direct observation.
Document patient care according to diagnosis and established standards of practice.
Reassess patients as their condition warrants and prepare transfers and discharges as appropriate.
Recognize signs and symptoms of potential emergencies, including behavioral and physical changes, and initiate appropriate actions and timely interventions.
Recognize indicators of abuse and report them appropriately.
Practice National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).
Use appropriate methods to assess risk and prevent patient falls and skin breakdown on intact skin.
Assess and identify alternatives for restraint management.
Perform and document nursing interventions legibly, promptly, and accurately to meet patient-care needs.
Coordinate total nursing care using the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
Assume responsibility for providing and documenting patient education appropriately and consistently.
Ensure complete follow-up instructions are provided before discharge, confirm patient understanding through demonstration or verbalization, and document this in the medical record.