What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab RN position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
SUMMARY : The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.
As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex in patients from birth to young adult.
Our 20-bed unit is accredited as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) making Valley Children’s one of only two pediatric facilities in the state with this impressive designation, and one of only five on the West Coast. CARF Accreditation is an internationally recognized award that is given to organizations that demonstrate commitment to providing the highest quality care and services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS : A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); and D) experience to correlate with the clinical ladder level. Bilingual skills desirable.
Life Support Certifications required : 1) Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and 2) Pediatric Emergency Assess, Resuscitation & Stabilization (Pears) within 12 months of hire or transfer into the position
POSITION DETAILS : Full Time, 69 Hours per pay period, various shifts available
LOCATION : Madera, CA
