RN - Rehab Unit

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, OH is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care on assigned units. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using age-specific criteria and nursing processes.

You will coordinate with physicians, RNs, LPNs, and unit secretaries, educate patients and families, assist in discharge planning, and support non-RN staff, with flexibility in scheduling and on-call requirements as department needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills and tact with physicians, patients and associates.
• Must apply healthcare principles, use independent judgment, and have basic computer skills and EMR experience.
• RN must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Ohio RN license with current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria and nursing processes.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team members (physicians, RNs, LPNs, Unit Secretaries).
• Educate patients and families; prepare patients for discharge.
• Assist in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff on the unit.

Skills

Customer service

EMR experience

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Ohio)

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 72 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients on his/her shift. RN responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care using age specific criteria utilizing nursing processes. The RN also assists in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries. Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary team. Educates patient and families and utilizes resources to prepare patients for discharge. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes and be “on call” per department requirements.

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing .

Licensure/Certification:

Must have a valid unrestricted RN license for the State of Ohio. Current BLS required.

Experience:

One to three years’ in long term care, physical rehabilitation nursing and/or Care System preferred.

Skills:

Must have excellent “customer service” skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Be cooperative and collaborative, and have the ability to work efficiently while in stressful situations.Must have the ability to apply healthcare principles, practices and use independent judgment. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience.