What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE/or LPN, Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time position at Northern Nevada Health System?
- POSITION:**REGISTERED NURSE/or LPN, Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time
- SCHEDULE:** Full time
- LOCATION:** Reno, NV
- SALARY:** Will discuss with applicant
- TO APPLY**:
- Direct Link**-https://jobs.uhsinc.com/northwest-specialty-hospital/jobs/315208?lang=en-us
- Careers Page**-https://jobs.uhsinc.com/the-northern-nevada-health-system
- SUMMARY**:
Registered Nurse/or LPN
opportunity is for a full time role, offers a convenient shift schedule This position is for our
New Rehab Hospital
located in Northwest Reno. We are looking for a dynamic
Rehab Nurse
that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the acute rehab environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
- MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**:
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program, OR Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
- Current Nevada nursing license
- Current BLS certificate
- One year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting preferred
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
- Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
- Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
- Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
- Collaborates with the patients designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Follows communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers, and across transitions in care utilizing the SBAR process.
- BENEFITS**:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: