Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
LifePoint Hospitals
Temple, TX

Registered Nurse (RN)

Description Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Temple Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. JOB SUMMARY: Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharges planning process. Day and Night shift available. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs. * Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. * Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge. * Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient. * Works cooperatively and actively participates with other members of the interdisciplinary team. * Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI). * Maintains positive relationships with all customers. * Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of practice. * Actively participates in team conferences. * Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record. * Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient. * Performs timely and accurate QI assessments. * Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards. * Supports the leadership for the hospital in a professional manner and acts as a role model. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. * Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. * CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred. * CRRN Preferred * Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred. * Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.