Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Encompass Health Corp
Houston, TX

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilition Hospital The Vintage Hiring for FT and PRN, day and night shifts. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Jobcode: 101644 Qualifications License or Certification: * Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations. * BLS certification (ACLS preferred). * CRRN certification preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: * General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. * Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Physical Requirements: * Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Skills and Abilities: * Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English. * Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. * Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. * Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: * Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. * Handicapped accessible. * May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: * Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. * Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. * Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. * May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. * May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. * May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. * This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.