RN- Brain Injury - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital
About The Position
The RN on the Brain Injury unit at Sunnyview Rehab Hospital assists individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The unit cares for patients with traumatic brain injuries, comas, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric conditions. Its services include coma recovery, with medical care and stimulation intended to encourage patients to regain consciousness, including care for minimally conscious patients. Nurses use a gentle, individualized approach that can involve supporting patients in self-care activities and tailoring light and sound stimulation to their needs. The unit also uses assistive technologies and devices such as the ReWalk™, Ekso™ Exoskeleton, and Litegait® system. This is a full-time night position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend commitments. Nurses will receive training in areas including PALS certification, tracheostomy care, IVs, and wound care, as well as complex assessments and intensive interventions. The posted pay range is $40.00–$53.10 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and education.
Requirements
- New York State RN License.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain the highest level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Passion to learn, grow, and develop in the nursing field.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function.
- Help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Design and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promoting physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.
- Perform complex patient assessments and implement intensive interventions, with training for tasks such as IV push medications, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ventilator care, telemetry, chest tubes, tracheostomy care and weaning, and tube feedings.
- Provide care and appropriate stimulation to support coma recovery and patients who are minimally conscious.
Benefits
- Weekday night shift differential of $4.
- Weekend night shift differential of $9.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Annual tuition stipend of $5,250.
- Professional growth opportunities throughout the SPHP network.
- Optional certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
