Description:
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Unit Description: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is a 36-bed unit that specializes in acute adult rehabilitation. The unit serves patients who have suffered a loss of function related to an illness or injury such as hip fractures, amputation, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury or many other diagnoses. Patients complete three hours of therapy daily, including physical, occupational, recreational and/or speech therapy. Each patient is followed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician. The nursing staff works collaboratively with the therapy staff to achieve our 67 percent discharge to home success rate.
Job Overview: This registered nurse uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to patients. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.  All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCHHN (The Christ Hospital Health Network) which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The RN provides care is culturally based and age specific.  The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
The RN may perform the following duties:
• Complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.
• Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized patient problems and needs.
• Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set.
• Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
• Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders and demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.
• Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner.
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions, adjusts or continues with plan of care based on patient and family response.
• Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients’ and family response to care.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses, however;
• All nurses must obtain their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire,
• A MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN.
Licensure and Certifications: The RN holds a current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio.  Membership in professional organizations is desirable.  BLS certification is required prior to patient contact.  NRP required.  NRP certification course offered upon hire.  Certification in area of clinical specialty is required within five years of hire.
Required Skills and Knowledge: The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.  The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.   The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth. The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
Requisition Type: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day