Registered Nurse- Rehab Care Unit

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plans (403b)

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition and certification assistance

Paid Time Off

Life insurance & disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Rehab Care Unit. The RN will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise patient care on the unit, following policies and procedures.

Role requires collaboration with physicians and health team members and involvement in discharge planning. The position offers full-time hours (36 hrs/wk) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio RN license.
• Experience with unit policies and patient care coordination preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document findings in the medical record.
• Develop, evaluate, and update care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to plan care.
• Coordinate discharge planning for patients.
• Deliver and coordinate patient care, including education.
• Support hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
• Respond to call lights and patient needs.
• Perform total patient care tasks as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Hourly rounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Current Employees:If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department:Rehab Care Unit
Shift/schedule:Full Time (36 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The RN's primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
2. Develops, evaluates and updates the plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
3. Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
4. Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning process.
5. Implements, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
6. Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
7. Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
8. Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
9. Performs total patient care.
10. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
11. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
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