Registered Nurse RN - Inpatient Rehab Nights

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• 1 or more years of nursing experience (Preferred)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• If working on a designated stroke unit: Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process to identify issues and develop diagnoses based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provides continuity through a plan that directs other members of the healthcare team
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner, documenting changes or omissions
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
• Utilizes community resources to implement the plan
• Documents and submits required information in a timely, clear, and accurate manner using correct terminology and style
• Develops expected outcomes involving the patient, family, and other disciplines to ensure continuity of care
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes, documenting results and modifying outcomes as needed
• Uses quality improvement activities and evidence-based knowledge to improve care delivery and initiate change
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Practices with compassion and respect, advocating for the patient, family, and community
• Ensures patient safety through competency and professional growth of self and others
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision-making and collaboration with other health professionals
• Directs coordination of care across settings and among caregivers
• Engages in teamwork and promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations
• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision
• Completes mandatory in-services, competency evaluations, and staff meetings on time
• Demonstrates competency in providing care based on age, sex, weight, and specific patient needs
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate