Registered Nurse RN Rehab (RN #)

Company: Maxim Healthcare
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Maxim Healthcare Services is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to provide services at the Community Living Center at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, VA. -- Excellent opportunity to gain entry into federal employment -- Rewarding experience in public service for your country -- Easy travel: federal Property allows you to work on any active, unrestricted state license

Geriatric/Short-Stay Rehab (Unit 1P-CLC) Total need for two (2) nurses requested. Tour of duty: 3:30P-Midnight Evenings/11:30P-8:00A Nights, rotating tours between evening and nights (8 hr tours) With every other weekend required Additional Information: 1. Population/Care: Geriatric/Short-Stay Rehab: most residents have complex care needs due to multiple comorbidities 2. Patient:Nurse ratio- varies based on census and acuity - Days: 5-7, Evenings: 5-7, Nights: 5-7, sometimes less 3. 16 beds in unit 4. Minimal 3 years acute care experience 5. Preferred experience: knowledge of Rehab, Med/Surg (Acute Care) - Nursing assessments/reassessment, pain management, IV therapy, medication administration, glucose checks, Foley management, wound care/skin care, insulin pumps (rare), Trachs, PEG tubes, O2 therapy, CPAPs, documenting via CPRS, IDT team meetings, etc.) 6. Requires BLS certified, ACLS not required but a plus
Responsibilities:

• Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• Responsible for providing care to medically complex patients
• Supervises care, treatment, and services of the patient(s)
• Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnosis, expected patient outcomes and selected nursing interventions
• Maintains confidentiality at all times with patients, medical staff and co-workers
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
• Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, stable post trauma patients
• Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to provide quality patient care Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care and nursing interventions
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
• Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; Joint Commission, state and local laws; and Patient's Bill of Rights hospital policies
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements:
  • Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practices
  • One (1) year nursing experience in a long term acute care facility preferred
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
  • Computer proficiency required For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact a Recruiter at [Click Here to Apply] or email your resume [Click Here to Apply] Keyphrases: rehabilitation jobs

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