What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse | Acute Rehab | Full Time Days position at UF Health Central Florida?
Overview
At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.
As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director, the RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.
Administer medications and treatments accurately while maintaining complete EMR documentation.
Monitor patient progress and modify care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
Complete NIH Stroke Scale documentation for applicable patients.
Conduct hourly patient rounding to promote safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
Educate patients and families to promote independence and successful self-management after discharge.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Unit Secretaries, and Techretaries.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and students.
Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hire
Quality Indicator Measure Certification within 6 months of hire
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Qualifications
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing practices and the care of patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses preferred.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.
As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director, the RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.
Administer medications and treatments accurately while maintaining complete EMR documentation.
Monitor patient progress and modify care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
Complete NIH Stroke Scale documentation for applicable patients.
Conduct hourly patient rounding to promote safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
Educate patients and families to promote independence and successful self-management after discharge.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Unit Secretaries, and Techretaries.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and students.
Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 6 months of hire
Quality Indicator Measure Certification within 6 months of hire
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Qualifications
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing practices and the care of patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses preferred.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.