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

BENEFITS :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder

PTO

403 b with matching contributions

CE Courses offered

Annual CPR courses offered

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS :

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

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