Impactful Rehab Nurse RN — Lead Patient Recovery

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Registered Nurse Rehab you can be a part of change. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary And Qualifications The registered nurse is responsible for coordinating the nursing care of assigned patients in the Unit in order to provide quality patient care to patients in applicable age specific populations (see addendum). The RN applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Employees are responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the appropriate age populations. According to established facility policies and procedures, the registered nurse provides and supplies professional nursing care exercising independent judgment in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The RN provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient care team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on assigned area. What you will do in this role Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and others to fulfill position responsibilities. Actively participates in hospital and departmental group meetings. Consistently responds to requests in a positive, professional, and timely manner. Consistently demonstrates behavior which reflects that working as a team is more important than self-interest. Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as effective problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills. Consistently maintains a professional level of conduct. Facilitates communication with patients, physicians, guests, and coworkers. Consistently demonstrates courteous and positive behaviors, e.g. smile, pleasant tone of voice, positive eye contact. Utilizes appropriate lines of accountability for the continuous improvement of quality. Ensures that problems/concerns regarding departmental activities are communicated with Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, and/or Director. Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the hospital are communicated appropriately. Protects confidentiality of patients/coworkers, respecting their dignity, privacy, and differences. Shows respect for hospital property and the property of others. Communicates and collaborates with peers in Nursing as well as other disciplines and physicians. Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by assisting, in monitoring and evaluating the patient care process and outcomes. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. Answers patient questions, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes regular rounds to What qualifications you will need Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of Texas or a multistate license with Texas Associate degree minimum requirement, Bachelor Degree preferred 1+ year of experience working in an Acute Inpatient Rehab setting required (will also consider Med Surg, IMU, ICU, or Med Surg Ortho experience) We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Houston Healthcare