RN - Hospital/ER (Full Time; night shift)

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Category Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) - Embark on a Culture of Healing and Upliftment at UMRH
A Message from John E. At United Medical Rehabilitation Hospitals, we believe in the sanctity of service to humankind. Our work is not merely a job but a ministry of healing and upliftment. Utilizing the modality of physical rehabilitation, we aim to transform those we serve from patients into trusted family members, focusing not just on their physical well-being but also their social, emotional, and spiritual health. About Us: United Medical Rehab Hospital (UMRH)
Here at UMRH, we are on an unswerving mission to advance the human condition through a holistic approach to patient care. We operate on the principle that every action taken to uplift humankind is a form of ministry. Join us in actualizing this mission and contribute your skills to a healthcare environment that values compassion, excellence, and a multi-faceted approach to well-being.

Provides direct and indirect care in the inpatient setting. Communicates with physicians, DON, Therapy Dept., Additionally, can perform general nursing duties with adequate supervision.

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric, and the general patient population.

Able to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Consults with therapy staff daily to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs and documents patient's status to include rehabilitation therapy progress.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.

Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to DON, coworkers, physicians and the Therapy Department staff.

Integrates the nursing plan of care with the Therapy Department treatment plan to attain the patient's optimal level of functioning.

Participates in patient care conferences.

Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including adult, geriatric and general population.

Perform venipuncture according to order to assist physicians with care and diagnosis.

Perform skin/wound assessment every shift. Provides wound care as ordered by physician or another licensed provider.

Demonstrates and ability to be effective, flexible, well organized and function well under stressful situations, to provide proper patient care.

UMRH Performance Evaluation

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Maintains stock supply levels on unit. Notifies charge nurse or DON when supplies are low.

Ensures QC is completed: Orders medication from the pharmacy to ensure that OTC medications are not ordered, and an adequate amount of PRN medications are available.

Documentation meets current standards and policies.

communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

Follows United Medical Hospitals' Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct as evidenced through practice, performance, and attendance of annual review programs/in-services.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the organization.

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse Licensure

Prior experience in Rehabilitation is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Leverage opportunities for continuous professional and personal growth.

Join a team that is bound by a shared vision of holistic, high-caliber care.

Make a meaningful impact in fulfilling our mission to uplift humankind through holistic healthcare.

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse Licensure

Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred

I-Position is considered to have opportunity for routine exposure to blood borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Plans.

Interdisciplinary Team Care - This is the official medical terminology for the treatment we provide. Physiatrist - The Medical Doctor who provides daily medical supervision of each patient and the treatment team.

Physical Therapy - Physical Therapists are specialized in the improvement of mobility and balance, including the ability to transfer between bed and chair, and bath and toilet.

Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists are focused on the 'Activities of Daily Living' most of us take for granted until we can no longer perform them. Speech Therapy - Speech Therapists treat communication problems, swallowing dysfunction, problem solving, and cognitive skill re-building.

Medical Social Worker - Social Workers help solve the social needs of the patient and family during a course of treatment and after discharge.

Rehabilitation Nursing - Rehabilitation Nurses provide 24/7 care including medication management, pain management, and daily assessment of physical condition.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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