RN Rehab FT Nights
About The Position
Livingston Regional Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital serving a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. As part of the ScionHealth network, the hospital provides a range of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a Level I neonatal nursery, and a 16-bed gero-psych unit. The RN–Rehabilitation provides direct, individualized nursing care to patients in a rehabilitation setting. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients with physical, functional, or neurological impairments as they recover and work toward greater independence. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes through restorative care and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a compact license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing principles, functional recovery, and chronic condition management.
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment in patient assessment and care planning.
- Ability to adapt to diverse patient needs and age-specific considerations.
- Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong documentation and computer skills.
- Ability to collaborate and promote a positive team environment.
- Ability to lift and move patients and to stand or walk for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Clinical nursing experience.
- Previous experience in a rehabilitation or med-surg setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Monitor, document, and communicate patient conditions and progress.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation exercises.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with therapy and medical staff to meet patient goals.
- Educate patients and families about rehabilitation, safety, and wellness.
- Promote a safe environment, follow infection-control policies, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Participate in patient discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
- Respond to emergencies and act within the RN scope of practice and hospital policy.
- Support the hospital’s mission, goals, and performance-improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
