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Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab Unit

Alpha Home Health and Hospice · Ottumwa, IA · Today
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Acute Rehab Unit to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on age-specific and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality care by measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making adjustments as needed.
  • Coordinate patient care delivery, facilitate problem-solving with staff, and communicate issues to management.
  • Perform interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
  • Document patient care activities accurately and monitor patient conditions, communicating updates to the care team, patients, and families.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
  • Collaborate across disciplines for patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
  • Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs and advocate for their well-being.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current RN license in Iowa or a Compact State.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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