Acute Rehab RN

Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - Responsible for the caring for the patient and development of nursing plan of care. Responsible to be an active member of the ARU multidisciplinary team.

SUPERVISOR - Inpatient Nursing Director (ICU/Telemetry/Inpatient Rehab)

SUPERVISES -Care of the patient

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
• Demonstrates respect for others and self. Treats all contacts with friendliness courtesy and respect. Shows empathy. Uses self-control in interactions with others.
• Provides a positive first impression. Adheres to ORHC dress code. Wears name badge. Provides proper greetings and offers assistance. Keeps work area, hospital and grounds clean, neat and organized.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Attends set treatment team meetings and progress reviews as evidence by signature on treatment planning update forms.
• Uses positive/effective communication with patients, visitors, associates and others.
• Takes action to resolve customer complaints
• Completes initial assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record and documentation in the progress notes.
• Completes a plan of care for all patients and carries it through
• Takes pride in the health center. Acts as an ambassador for Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Treats ORHC equipment, supplies and resources with care and uses them efficiently
• Demonstrates integrity. Is honest in dealing with others. Ensures the privacy and confidentiality of patient and business-related information. Maintains accurate records.
• Is a team player.
• Demonstrates respect for others by offering praise, recognition and encouragement.
• Communication Demonstrates clear, concise and direct communication with customers, unit leadership and multidisciplinary team members by:
• Administration of medication accurately
• Attends required training and continuing education as evidenced by attendance forms that will be added to personnel file.
• Completes all competency requirements as evidenced by completion forms, these will be completed annually or per hospital requirements.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical limitations and chronic illness.
• Performs hand-on nursing by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients.
• Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel through appropriate delegation.
• Demonstrates professional judgment and uses problem solving when utilizing technology and time management principals.
• Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehab team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, families and health team members to ensure the fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the ARU Nurse Manager and the ARU Director and is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. S/He performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate plans of care for the patient population.
• Should have a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic activities for admitted patients in a Acute Rehabilitation setting.


EDUCATION
• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
• Current BCLS certification
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse License or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa.