Overview
Registered Nurse- PRN- Brownsville, Texas Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
At South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.
We have a great PRN opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Bownsville, Texas.
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas provides high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services to patients across the South Texas region.
Our hospital is devoted to restoring health and independence for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions that benefit from intensive therapy.
We offer a comprehensive range of rehabilitation programs – including neurological rehab, orthopedic rehab, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab – led by our compassionate team of specialists.
At South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive personalized one-on-one therapy, bilingual support (English and Spanish), and family education to ensure a smooth transition back to home.
Joint Commission-accredited and recognized in the top tier of rehab facilities nationwide, we are proud to provide patient-centered care in a friendly environment, helping our patients achieve life-changing improvements.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.
We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.
These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred. Current state license as a Registered Nurse required. Current CPR Certification required. One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred. ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.
- Additional
- Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice. Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients. Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
