What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab RN (PRN) position at Wise Health System?
Rehabilitation RN/Registered Nurse
Job ID: 3544
Location: Decatur, TX
Employee Type: PRN (as needed)
Dept: Rehabilitation Decatur
Average Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
Shift: Varies
Requirements
1.) Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 2.) Current Texas RN licensure 3.) Must be certified in BLS 4.) ACLS Certification
Must have current licensure/certifications upon hire. New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required Basic Life Support and ACLS certifications.
Recommended: 1.) Specialty Certification
Summary
Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for Adult acute inpatient rehabilitation patients through the use of the nursing process; maintains positive working relationships with staff and other departments to provide optimal quality outcomes within the framework of professional nursing practice. These responsibilities are met according to hospital policy, hospital mission statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The Staff RN will perform duties in a customer-friendly and safe manner. The RN should be familiar with body mechanics/transfer. Demonstrates knowledge base and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served. The nurse must demonstrate familiarity with the principles of growth and development throughout the life cycle. The nurse must be able to assimilate basic knowledge and patient related data to perform a comprehensive and age appropriate assessment.
Reporting Relationships: Operationally, the Staff RN reports to the Department Nurse Manager and the House Supervisor, and administratively to the Chief Nursing Officer and Inpatient Rehab Program Director.
OSHA Task Category One: There is an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn by the employee when performing those tasks likely to cause exposure.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Wise Health System?
At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk!
About Us
Wise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000 employees and 200 physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40 secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
Wise Health System – East Campus
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level IV Trauma Center
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
- Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
- Spine Center of Excellence
The benefits listed below are available for Full-Time positions only. Part-Time and PRN positions are not eligible for these benefits.
- Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
- Short term disability insurance
- Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
- Generous PTO offering
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year
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