Registered Nurse, Rehab Unit

Care New England; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island seeks a qualified registered nurse to render professional nursing services on the Rehabilitation Department, Rehab Unit, in alignment with the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

The role includes direct patient care, ongoing monitoring, patient and family education, charting, and coordination with physicians. RI state licensure and BLS are required, rehab experience preferred, with opportunities for clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• Rehab experience preferred.
• RI State Licensure and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to physician or designee.
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow-up examinations.
• Perform Rehab nursing skills in compliance with orders and hospital policies.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to emergencies according to established procedures.
• Maintain patient records accurately and legibly.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS certification

Direct patient care

Education

Nursing Degree (RN)

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services on the Rehabilitation Department, either directly or indirectly, for the patients on the Rehab Unit according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. 1. Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust Rehab nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
2. 2. Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
3. 3. Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
4. 4. Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
5. 5. Perform a variety of Rehab nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
6. 6. Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
7. 7. Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
8. 8. Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
9. 9. Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
10. 10. Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
11. 11. Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.
12. 12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. Rehab experience preferred. RI State Licensure and BLS required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.