Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position involves working three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a requirement to float between various locations as needed. The role includes working every third weekend and holidays as necessary. A minimum of one year of nursing experience is required, and first-time travelers will not be considered. Acute care rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessment and manage care for patients with conditions such as CVA, TBI, ABI, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and generalized debility in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Conduct vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pulse.
• Interpret laboratory results and engage in medication reconciliation procedures.
• Manage patient health questionnaires, history-taking, and allergy assessment.
• Carry out dressing changes and assist in setting up aseptic/sterile procedure trays.
• Perform capillary blood tests, label specimens, and conduct throat and urine tests including UA clean catch and phlebotomy.
• Engage in telephone triage and manage pharmacy calls/patient refill requests.

Patient Care

The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 1:6, with some instances where a nurse may manage up to 7 patients, maintaining equivalent acuity levels.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic health record systems.
• At least one year of nursing experience in a relevant field.
• Acute care rehab experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work in various locations within the region as needed to meet patient care demands.