Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehab RN PRN

Position Summary

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. Promotes customer service initiatives along with the Hospital Values. Documents all patient care, including CARE scores. Utilizes Nursing Process for individual care to meet needs of patients. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and procedures. Promotes compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties in accordance with unit specific standards of care and evidenced by documentation, observation and competencies. Includes, but not limited to (2) patient identifiers (name and account number), hand off communication.
• Assessment completed within 24 hours of admission and each shift as needed by patient condition.
• Nursing Plan of Care is developed to meet individual patient needs according to nursing standard of care/practice within 24 hours of admissions. Plan is updated with any changes in patient condition and at least every 24 hours.
• Formulates and takes nursing actions to implement plan of care; records actions and patient response in Meditech.
• Patient/Family involvement is indicated on plan of care if appropriate.
• Patient teaching is planned and implemented.
• Delivers care with respect to the individual's spiritual and cultural needs.
• Changes in patient's physiological and behavioral status are recognized, documented as they occur.
• Adverse response to care or treatment is recognized, documented and reported to the physician.
• Hand off Communication occurs at shift change, between department, upon transfer and discharge.
• Provides patient education and documentation of understanding regarding tests, procedures, equipment and medications.
• Manages pain through assessment (with appropriate pain scale) intervention, re-assessment within one hour of intervention.
• Orders are implemented as ordered.
• Physical and psychosocial needs are met for an assigned group of patients.
• Patient care is prioritized and delegated based on patient needs.
• Provides patient care with consideration of professional ethics. Is aware of hospital ethics policy and utilizes as appropriate.
• Maintains responsibility for patients assigned to LPN or Nurse Technician staff, directs activities of the LPN or Nurse Technician staff within their scope of practice.
• Delivers care in a safe and effective manner.
• Delivers medication according to policy; to include eMAR scanning where available and Medication Reconciliation.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding safety and precautions, uses all safety devices and processes.
• Participates in process improvement activity standards.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality and privacy; HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Hampshire or appropriate compact licensure, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certified Registered Rehab Nurse (CRRN) preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in an acute care setting or rehab setting required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation's leading healthcare systems—you'll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, we offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.

HCA Healthcare's New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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