RN - Acute Rehab Unit

Overview\n\nThe staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.\nQualifications\n\nCertifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education : Bachelor's Degree : Nursing; College Diploma : Nursing, Work Experience : \nResponsibilities\n\nPerforms all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.\nCompletes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.\nTakes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and / or correcting safety hazards and incidents.\nCommunicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.\nFulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.\nCompletes initial assessment upon patient admission to the Rehab unit and develops appropriate Rehab plan of care in accordance with unit standards and is based on patient and family needs. Implements Rehab plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based on continuous evaluation. Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall patient goals. Implements procedures and theories related to Rehab practice and scope of service. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documenting of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Shares information about the disease processes underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help the rehab patient and their families develop self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness. Participates in Rehab rounds and team meetings. Reinforces the teaching done by therapy in rehab, provides resource materials for patient's changing needs, and provides on-going patient education. Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. Fulfills all requirements of Rehab departmental competencies.\nAbout Us\n\nFind it here.\n\nDiscover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.\n\nBased in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nThe compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour - $57.31per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.\n\nCarle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.