Registered Nurse (RN) Rehab Nurse

About This Role

This Registered Nurse (RN) position assesses and develops care plans for residents, ensuring high-quality care through effective interventions and communication. The role involves managing resident health status, documenting assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess residents' health status, educational, and environmental needs on admission and ongoing
• Communicate significant changes in condition to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member
• Document all assessments accurately and timely
• Develop dynamic care plans through an interdisciplinary approach, including physicians, residents, families, and IDT members
• Review and revise care plans as resident's needs, problems, and goals change
• Identify necessary nursing interventions, including nursing orders, physician orders, and educational needs
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV fluids in a safe and timely manner
• Use critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' change in condition and notify physicians using SBARR
• Maintain composure and handle crisis situations professionally
• Monitor resident care to ensure effective care plan delivery and address problem areas using the QAPI process

Requirements

• Education from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the state of working
• CPR/AED certification or willing to obtain within six months
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+lbs
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands
• Visual acuity with ability to distinguish color
• Ability to perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a registered nurse

Nice to Have

• Long-term care experience

Benefits

Certifications