RN - Inpt Rehab

Description

: Overview of Unit

The Cox Branson Acute Rehab Unit is a small unit with 13 beds that specializes in adult rehabilitation for patients after surgeries, debilitating illnesses, strokes, etc. The nursing staff works closely with speech, physical, and occupational therapies using a team approach to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to improve patient outcomes.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation nurse cares for patients experiencing temporary, progressive, or permanent disabilities or illnesses that require rehabilitation. Rehab nurses assess, diagnose, and help to design a plan of care that best suits the patient’s needs and expedite recovery. Working with physicians, pharmacists, and occupational and physical therapists, rehabilitation nurses support patients throughout the recovery process by educating them and helping set recovery goals, encouraging self-care, and providing effective coping skills.

Job Requirements

◦ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

◦ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

◦ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

◦ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities

◦ Exhibits valuable time management skills

◦ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.

◦ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

◦ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri

◦ Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days

◦ Must obtain ACLS within one year of hireEducation : ▪ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

Skills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills. ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri