Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Option Full Time
Location: Bridgeton Missouri
Description: SSM Rehabilitation Hospital is currently interviewing Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Option Full Time right now, this occupation will be placed in Missouri. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. SSM Rehabilitation - Bridgeton is looking for Full Time Weekend Option Registered Nurse with Stroke experience!
Be an ! integral part of a team that helps patients achieve their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent lives. A Registered Professional Nurse provides direct patient care and functions as part of the Nursing Team. Uses the nursing process for systematically assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to maximize restoration and maintenance of the patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual health and goals. Serves as an educator of patients, families and coworkers.
Responsibilities
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.
Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-eval! uation Team Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and acc! ountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.
Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of the patient/family/significant other based on the health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.
Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.
Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in patient’s status from one care provider to another, to support continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks! consultation from more senior nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively. Delegates appropriately.
Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families. Participates in team building activities on the unit to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Maintains communication with manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitors supplies and charges.
Performs other duties as requested.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurs! e required.
BSN or enrollment in BSN program preferred.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Previous Stroke experience required.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to SSM Rehabilitation Hospital.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:41:53 GMT