Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical- Days

Behavioral Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

This full-time opportunity on our Behavioral unit offers 36 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient overnight shift schedule. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. Originally a cattle ranch, the land was purchased in 1943 as part of The Brown Schools and has operated as a medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility for over 60 years. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain and spinal cord injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Texas NeuroRehab Center is internationally known for improving the quality of life for many children; adolescents and adults, and it will continue to provide innovative approaches to neurobehavioral healthcare.

Benefits for Registered Nurse (RN) include: Tuition Assistance Loan Forgivness Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitve Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What do our current nurses value at Texas NeuroRehab Center & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects. Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Driver's License or State issued Id. Current State of Texas Registered Nurse License. Current CPR certification. RN,C; CRRN preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: One year of inpatient medical surgery, medical rehabilitation experience preferred.
• PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sustain physical activity throughout scheduled shift. Able to remain on feet throughout scheduled shift. Able to lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance. Able to push patients in wheel chairs up and down hills and pursue running patients. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets, & vehicles. Verbal skills to communicate to deescalate a crisis situation. Writing skills to accurately convey patient behavior and status. Visual observation skills so as to convey verbally & in writing patient behavior. Writing skills to include legibility and correct grammar to convey patient behavior and other information in the patient chart. Ability to assist in direct patient care from prompting through total care (i.e. bath, diapering). Able to feed patients. Regular / required attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions. Emotional stability and ability to deal with changing priorities.

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