RN - Rehab

About the Facility Situated about 5-6 miles from the main hospital Total number of beds: 58 Unit Details Number of beds: 25 Patient census: 20-25 Minimum required experience: 2 years in Inpatient Rehabilitation or Medical-Surgical nursing; familiarity with inpatient rehab is essential RN positions open to both RN and LPN applicants First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply Patient Population and Common Diagnoses Neurological cases including Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), and Aneurysm - primarily acute referrals from hospitals Preferred experience in Medical-Surgical, Neurology units, or rehabilitation settings Patients may include post-craniotomy, CVA, brain hemorrhages, individuals with PEG tubes and tracheostomies (mostly capped; occasional trach collar to oxygen managed by respiratory therapy) Care involves use of braces, splints, and addressing mobility impairments Patient Ratios RN/LPN to patient ratio: 1 to 5-7 CNA staffing: 1-3 per shift Licenses and Certifications Required Active RN license valid in the state of practice BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications Required Skills and Competencies Experience caring for the patient types described above Proficiency in wound care, including dressing changes, wound vacs, and drain management Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance Ostomy care, administration of IV antibiotics, PEG tube maintenance, and tube feeding Established tracheostomy care and maintenance with 24/7 respiratory therapy support Management of braces and splints Knowledge of bowel and bladder care programs No administration of intravenous drips required Support Services Available CNA assistance with vital signs, glucose monitoring, bathing, feeding, ambulation, patient turning, hourly rounding, and transport (hospital has a dedicated transport team) On-site unit secretary Charge RN support Phlebotomy and nurse-performed blood draws Respiratory therapy available around the clock Hospitalist coverage during daytime hours and on-call at night Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing system: Pyxis Patient monitors: Phillips Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, portable vital sign monitors (Dynamapp), bladder scanners, IV pumps, portable oxygen systems, and suction machines Floating Assignments Floating occurs between Unit 1 and Unit 2. Orientation and Scheduling One day of orientation combined with educational modules Two days of departmental orientation Weekend rotation includes 5-6 weekend shifts every 12 shifts on a 6-week schedule No on-call responsibilities Holiday work expectations include one shift during major holidays (Thanksgiving or the day after, December 24 or 25, December 31 or January 1) Time off requests require manager approval Shift hours: 07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00 Schedule cycles every 6 weeks Additional Information Scrub colors: Navy for RNs, Ceil Blue for LPNs Free parking available Unit culture is busy yet team-oriented Shift Requirements Minimum of 2 years' experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation or Medical-Surgical nursing Knowledge of Inpatient Rehabilitation is mandatory NIHSS and BLS certifications required #J-18808-Ljbffr