Registered Nurse (RN) Rehab- High Demand Contract $55 an Hour

Your job is more than a job. No two days and no two patients are alike in the world of rehab nursing. You champion multiple patients as they begin their rehabilitation journey. With each different diagnosis, you encourage, comfort, and ready your patients for therapy, interacting with physicians, case managers, therapists and families as part of a team care approach. You celebrate the ordinary, because in the world of rehabilitation, picking up a toothbrush or walking 25 feet may be extraordinary milestones for your patient. And while you focus on your patient’s “extraordinary”, we focus on you with the concrete resources that foster the “little something extras” to help you live your “extraordinary” too. If a light bulb just went off in your head, then you’re going to love it here and we’re going to love you right back. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role. Responsibilities Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients. Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology. Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Prevent and treat wounds. Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. Qualifications Minimum Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. Preferred BSN 1 year in a related clinical area Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Your Extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr