Acute Rehab Unit Registered Nurse (Full Time, Night Shift)

About the role

Provides direct nursing care to patients with temporary, progressive or permanent physical disabilities, trauma and/or chronic illness. Works with a multidisciplinary team to assess, create, and implement individualized plans of care that support patients in adapting to altered lifestyles and achieving maximum function, while fostering a therapeutic environment for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a written plan of care addressing each patient’s specific needs and goals; make referrals to other professional services as required.
• Modify the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient, including observed response to treatment and progress toward goal completion; delegate tasks to team members within their scope of practice.
• Observe, document, and implement planned interventions; communicate the plan to all team members through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and verbal reports.
• Document patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform procedures including IV starts and restarts, blood administration and phlebotomy, answering call lights, and point-of-care testing under CLIA 1988 regulations.
• Administer medications accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy; maintain knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognize allergic reactions, and document patient response.
• Transition patients effectively by communicating the current plan of care through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff.
• Advise physicians, other disciplines, and family/significant others of changes in patient condition or abnormal findings; communicate clearly and concisely.
• Provide specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or family member.
• May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire.
• Preferred: BSN.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None.
• Preferred: One year as a licensed nurse in a hospital setting.

License/Certification Requirements

• Nursing license in the state of Indiana by date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire (American Heart Association).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Preferred: Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN), Quality Improvement credentialed education.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Registered Nurse.
• Required: BLS – Basic Life Support.
• Preferred: ACLS.

Schedule

3, 12-hour night shifts, 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.