RN - 5.1 Rehab Registered Nurse

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• 3.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge.
• Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family.
• Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• 8.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 9.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 10.
• Participates In The Development Of The Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care 11.
• Updates Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care In A Timely And Appropriate Manner 12.
• Patient Care Is Directed Toward Achievement Of Established Goals 13.
• Maintains Fim Certification 14.
• Demonstrates Understanding Of Bowel And Bladder Management, Initiates Appropriate Interventions And Patient/Family Teaching 15.
• Documents All Aspects Of Patient Care In Pertinent And Concise Terms, Using Approved Rehab Format 16.
• Demonstrates Understanding Of, And Respect For, Team Processes And Members

Qualifications

• EDUCATION Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn Preferred.
• Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records.
• Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.
• EXPERIENCE One Year Med/Surg required and Rehab experience preferred.
• LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS BLS Certification Required

YNHHS Requisition ID: 184111