RN

MOODY NEURO REHABILITATION INSTITUTE•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a patient care provider at Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Houston, Texas. Under the direction and supervision of a Medical Doctor, the RN performs nursing functions and assesses adults who have sustained head trauma, with or without other injuries, for changes in medical or nursing status. The RN supervises and documents patients’ medical and nursing needs through discharge, supports patient safety and treatment plans, and serves as a liaison among the Medical Director, Program Director, Clinical Team, and Residential Department. The role also includes maintaining confidentiality and upholding the organization’s mission, philosophy, goals, and policies. The RN provides nursing care, monitors patients’ behavior and functional abilities, documents assessments and medical information, supports medication administration and self-administration, oversees wound care, and provides patient education. The RN collaborates with care team members, trains residential staff as directed, supports emergency response, and completes related organizational and documentation duties. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and requires a current Texas RN license, CPR certification, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
At least one year of inpatient experience.
Knowledge of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related syndromes.
Ability to work well with others in a clinical setting.
Ability to stimulate and motivate people.
Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
Flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
Ability to execute emergency procedures, including fire drills, emergency evacuation, and triage.
Ability to work rotating shifts and hours.
Ability to assist clients with transfers into and out of a wheelchair.
Ability to obtain NCI certification.
Ability to assist with transfers up to 150 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Rehabilitation and assisted living facility (ALF) experience is preferred.
Two years of postgraduate nursing experience is preferred, particularly in rehabilitation, care of patients with cognitive deficits, or mental health.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to Moody Neuro patients as needed.
Regularly round on assigned residents to assess, monitor, intervene, document, and report social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability.
Perform and document routine assessments of patient-specific risk levels, collaborating with LVN staff as needed on nursing interventions.
Provide patient education on medications, comorbidities after brain injury, and prevention of recurrence in individual and group settings.
Attend team meetings to discuss patient status and goals as designated by the supervisor.
Communicate with care team members and monitor patient information, including weights, blood pressure, intake and output, and blood sugars; report trends and concerns to the Medical Director.
Ensure residential staff training and skills orientation are completed as directed by the Medical Director or Program Director.
Maintain medical documentation in accordance with licensing agencies.
Ensure RN delegation for medication administration complies with accrediting and licensing agency requirements, including CARF, HHSC, and CRS.
Oversee medication administration, including preparation for routine administration, passes, and discharge.
Monitor patients’ self-administration of medications and document their ability to perform this function.
Oversee wound care in accordance with the Medical Director and External Wound Care Specialist.
Schedule and administer initial TB tests for new employees and patients, document results, and administer tests annually.
Conduct new-hire and incident follow-up drug screenings.
Follow behavior modification program recommendations and submit documentation to the clinical team as appropriate.
Assist in emergencies, including fire alarms and drills, and provide first aid for illness or injury in accordance with triage procedures.
Act as medical supervisor as needed and document observations of client responses on outings when accompanying patients on field trips.
Attend in-services, workshops, staff meetings, and seminars as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of client and staff issues and provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
Perform duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable accrediting and licensing requirements.
Schedule outside medical appointments for admitted patients as assigned by the Medical Director.
Maintain records including medication monitoring sheets, incident reports, medical consults, and on-call activity for timecard purposes.
Maintain security procedures according to Moody Neuro policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.