Registered Nurse - Rehab IP Peds

Pediatric Rehabilitation Nurse

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit is a specialized, CARF-accredited inpatient pediatric rehabilitation leader with programs designed specifically to treat children with complex medical conditions and injuries.

Job summary:

Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegating and evaluating care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs.

Essential functions:

• Identifies patient care requirements
• Establishes a compassionate environment
• Promotes patient's independence
• Assures quality of care
• Resolves patient problems and needs
• Documents patient care services
• Maintains patient confidence and organizational confidentiality
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment
• Ensures operation of equipment
• Demonstrates financial accountability
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams
• Contributes to organizational team effort

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Work Experience: Previous med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Licenses / Certifications: Registered Nurse license required, Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required, PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment), Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired within 2 years of employment)