Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Rehabilitation

Job Description

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital is licensed with 52 medical / surgical beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, and an eight-bed labor, delivery and post-partum unit, and is the only all private bed hospital in the area.

Where We Are :

The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona's West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.

Why Choose Us :

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more

Position Summary :

The Acute Rehab department is a 12 Bed unit for patients with a loss of function from an injury or illness. Registered Nurse - RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a given population based upon age specific and cultural needs. This is done in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach embracing quality and safety. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

The RN coordinates the delivery of patient care for the Rehab Unit, facilitates problem solving with staff members and communicates necessary issues to nursing administration and the Program Manager.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must have an Associate's Degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must have an active RN License from Arizona or a compact license.

Must have BLS or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Must have EHAC / ACS or obtain within 90 days of hire. Annual Requirement

Must have NIH Stroke Scale or obtain within 90 days of hire.

EEOC Statement :

Valley View Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.