RN Inpatient Physical Rehab (Summer Season)- Nights Job at St. John's Health
Job Description:
Provides high quality, age and population specific, direct clinical care according to the Scope of Service for the
Inpatient Rehab unit and within Wyoming Nursing license. Demonstrates knowledgeable nursing skills to implement ideal,
evidence based, best practice, patient care through on-going updates and education. Maintains safe and knowledgeable
practice with use of equipment and technology. Acts as a resource on the unit and throughout the organization and assists
other departments as requested. Utilizes resource to minimize risks and promote safety. Adheres to and practices the St
John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Essential Functions:
1. Safety
Obtains and reviews all patient data using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for all patients
to develop an individualized, safe plan of care. Identifies risk factors and provides interventions for safe patient care and
environment. Implements measures to prevent injury from environmental hazards. Ensures equipment is functioning properly
before use and reports malfunctioning equipment according to unit procedures. Follows hospital policies and established safe
practices such as National Patient Safety Goals, CDC guidelines, fall risk assessments, proper techniques for nursing
interventions, and nurse hand off protocols. Initiates and completed Event Reports for unexpected outcomes and near misses.
2. Care Planning
Exercises critical thinking and best practices and professional nursing standards within the context of a multidisciplinary
approach to development of patient care planning. Addresses patient and family's spiritual/emotional/physical needs utilizing a
holistic approach. Develops a plan of care that is unique to each patient's needs, reflecting measurable goals that are
mutually set with the patient and family. Identifies continuity of care needs for discharge and follow up using appropriate
resources. Evaluates patient's understanding and response to the plan of care and evaluates the effectiveness of
interventions towards established goals and outcome expectations. Completes SBAR report with charge nurse focusing on
patient goals and plan of care for a safe discharge home.
3. Direct Patient Care
Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of patient care and nursing practice. Assesses age and population specific
and developmentally appropriate patient and family education needs. Assesses readiness to learn based on patient
perception, education level and expectation of care. Initiates and incorporates patient and family education onto the plan of
care. Provides clear information to assist the patient to make informed decisions. Encourages patients' active involvement in
their care. Communicates status report to patient's family as appropriate.
4. Teamwork
Assists and completes daily routines (i.e. crash cart checks, narcotic counts, glucometer controls). Keeps department clean,
orderly and stocks daily. May function in the charge nurse role and accepts increased supervisory responsibilities as
requested. Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters, Acts as a resource to others. Delegates responsibly. Floats
to other departments as needed. Keeps competencies current.
Job Requirements: Minimum Education:
Required- ASN Required.
Preferred- BSN and ACLS preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
Preferred- At least 2 years experience working in inpatient acute care, med-surg, or inpatient rehab
Required Licenses: Current RN License with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and BLS required at time of hire. CPI
certification required within 6 months of hire.
Functional Demands:
Working Conditions- Hospital Inpatient Rehab unit. May float to other nursing units. Frequent stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health
campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Physical Requirements- 75% of time standing and walking. Irregular work hours, meals and breaks. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet job
requirements. Intermittent sitting and computer use. Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and
supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Provides high quality, age and population specific, direct clinical care according to the Scope of Service for the
Inpatient Rehab unit and within Wyoming Nursing license. Demonstrates knowledgeable nursing skills to implement ideal,
evidence based, best practice, patient care through on-going updates and education. Maintains safe and knowledgeable
practice with use of equipment and technology. Acts as a resource on the unit and throughout the organization and assists
other departments as requested. Utilizes resource to minimize risks and promote safety. Adheres to and practices the St
John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Essential Functions:
1. Safety
Obtains and reviews all patient data using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for all patients
to develop an individualized, safe plan of care. Identifies risk factors and provides interventions for safe patient care and
environment. Implements measures to prevent injury from environmental hazards. Ensures equipment is functioning properly
before use and reports malfunctioning equipment according to unit procedures. Follows hospital policies and established safe
practices such as National Patient Safety Goals, CDC guidelines, fall risk assessments, proper techniques for nursing
interventions, and nurse hand off protocols. Initiates and completed Event Reports for unexpected outcomes and near misses.
2. Care Planning
Exercises critical thinking and best practices and professional nursing standards within the context of a multidisciplinary
approach to development of patient care planning. Addresses patient and family's spiritual/emotional/physical needs utilizing a
holistic approach. Develops a plan of care that is unique to each patient's needs, reflecting measurable goals that are
mutually set with the patient and family. Identifies continuity of care needs for discharge and follow up using appropriate
resources. Evaluates patient's understanding and response to the plan of care and evaluates the effectiveness of
interventions towards established goals and outcome expectations. Completes SBAR report with charge nurse focusing on
patient goals and plan of care for a safe discharge home.
3. Direct Patient Care
Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of patient care and nursing practice. Assesses age and population specific
and developmentally appropriate patient and family education needs. Assesses readiness to learn based on patient
perception, education level and expectation of care. Initiates and incorporates patient and family education onto the plan of
care. Provides clear information to assist the patient to make informed decisions. Encourages patients' active involvement in
their care. Communicates status report to patient's family as appropriate.
4. Teamwork
Assists and completes daily routines (i.e. crash cart checks, narcotic counts, glucometer controls). Keeps department clean,
orderly and stocks daily. May function in the charge nurse role and accepts increased supervisory responsibilities as
requested. Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters, Acts as a resource to others. Delegates responsibly. Floats
to other departments as needed. Keeps competencies current.
Job Requirements: Minimum Education:
Required- ASN Required.
Preferred- BSN and ACLS preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
Preferred- At least 2 years experience working in inpatient acute care, med-surg, or inpatient rehab
Required Licenses: Current RN License with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and BLS required at time of hire. CPI
certification required within 6 months of hire.
Functional Demands:
Working Conditions- Hospital Inpatient Rehab unit. May float to other nursing units. Frequent stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health
campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Physical Requirements- 75% of time standing and walking. Irregular work hours, meals and breaks. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet job
requirements. Intermittent sitting and computer use. Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and
supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.