Registered Nurse PRN Night Shift

Description Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, acquired brain injury, amputations, and joint replacements.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation; directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• As an RN in our inpatient rehabilitation setting, you will work collaboratively with a team of physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care to patients recovering from various conditions.
• Your responsibilities will include: Patient Care: Conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing skilled nursing care based on individualized patient plans.
• Rehabilitation Focus: Assisting patients with regaining functional skills through activities of daily living (ADLs), following established rehabilitation protocols.
• Education and Support: Educating patients and their families on the rehabilitation process, providing emotional support, and promoting self-care strategies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accurately documenting patient assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Licenses or Certifications Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Current ACLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a plus.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) is a plus.
• Education, Training, and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain their independence.