Registered Staff Nurse - Rehab

GENERAL SUMMARY

The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the total nursing care for a designated group of pediatrics to geriatric patients undergoing a variety of rehabilitative and disease processes. The RN works toward the improvement of care and quality of life for patients.

Reports to:

Clinically directed by Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Supervisor. Administratively to Nurse Executive. Provides supervision to staff RN's when acting as charge nurse, LPN's and PCP's.

• Develops an ongoing comprehensive data base (Admission assessment) for each patient using patient, families and significant others and other health care workers as sources of information when appropriate.
• Monitors and recognizes obvious deviations from normal age-appropriate level and recognizes subtle alterations in the patient's physiological and psychological status that may indicate potential or actual patient problems.
• Gives a thorough concise report at change of shift.
• Assesses and facilitates patient/caregiver interaction and relationship.

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder
• PTO
• 403 b with matching contributions
• CE Courses offered
• Annual CPR courses offered

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School
• Active RN license in the State of Illinois required
• BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers AHA approved, Level C required
• BSN Preferred
• 1-2 years of experience within a hospital setting
• Leadership ability
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function independently within scope of clinical practice