Registered Nurse | Acute Rehab | Full Time Days

Job Title

RN - Rehabilitation

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.

As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.

Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.

Administer medications and treatments accurately while maintaining complete EMR documentation.

Monitor patient progress and modify care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.

Complete NIH Stroke Scale documentation for applicable patients.

Conduct hourly patient rounding to promote safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Educate patients and families to promote independence and successful self-management after discharge.

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.

Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Unit Secretaries, and Techretaries.

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and students.

Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hire, Quality Indicator Measure Certification within 6 months of hire, Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.

Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing practices and the care of patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses preferred. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.