Rehab RN - Acute

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.

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.

Current Iowa Registered Nurse License or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa.

Current BCLS certification