Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
Key Responsibilities
- Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity.
- Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery.
- Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments.
- Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly.
- Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current state RN license.
- Associates degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
- One year of experience preferred.
- ASLS certification preferred.
About the Role
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse to join our team in the Rehabilitation Unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, monitor progress, and assist individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. You will work closely with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans, administer medications, and ensure a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
What We Offer
- Sign-on bonus
- Shift differential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
How You'll Contribute
You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
About Our Health System
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 170 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
EEOC Statement
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.