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Primary Function
Responsible for rendering professional nursing services on the Rehabilitation Department, either directly or indirectly, for the patients on the Rehab Unit according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Responsibilities
1. Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an
approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust Rehab nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
3. Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
4. Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer
planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
5. Perform a variety of Rehab nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
7. Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
8. Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
9. Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the
orientation of new personnel.
10. Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
11. Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and
striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. Rehab experience preferred. RI State Licensure and BLS required.

Physical Environment
The job is typically required to perform work through eye/hand/foot coordination most of a normal workday. The job is also regularly required to be exposed to a work environment which requires safety precautions to be taken.

I. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:

A. Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust Rehab nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
B. Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
C. Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or
unexpected occurrences.
D. Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
E. Perform a variety of Rehab nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
F. Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient
status and to ensure continuity of care.
G. Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
H. Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.

I. Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
J. Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.

K. Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.

II. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Demonstrates a specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of the
practices/procedures related to:

A. Hospital Nursing Practices
B. Rehabilitation Nursing practices, including functional independence measure (FIM)
C. Infection Control Procedures
D. Intravenous Nursing
E. Medication Administration
F. Specialty certification per patient population requirements i.e. telemetry

Demonstrates a working knowledge and solid understanding of the practices/procedures related to:

G. Aseptic Techniques
H. Biomedical Equipment/Electronics
I. CPR
J. Patient Transport
K. Pharmacology
L. Quality Improvement
M. Teaching Practices

III. PLANNING & DECISION MAKING
A. Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe according to established
schedules or workflow requirements.
B. Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in order
to improve current methods, services, programs or technology.
C. Reviews and asses information before making decisions and solving problems.
D. Effectively prioritizes own work in order to complete job responsibilities. Adjusts
priorities based upon changes in patient conditions.
E. Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when
addressing problems or issues.

IV. PATIENT RELATIONS
A. Provides safe, appropriate care to patients according to established Hospital policies and procedures and/or designated plan of care.
B. Provides appropriate information of instructions to patients’ family and visitors.
C. Explains procedures to patient and provides assistance when necessary.
D. Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and needs to appropriate hospital staff.
E. Monitors patient’s condition to alleviate complications.
F. Acts as a patient advocate, safeguarding the rights and confidentiality of patients at all times.
G. Assesses, treats and cares for patients in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.

V. CONTACTS
Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in order to exchange information in a clear and accurate manner with:
A. Managers/Supervisors Inside Dept
B. Employees Outside the Dept
C. Employees Inside the Dept
D. Volunteers
E. Physicians
F. Students

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Provides clear instructions and/or trains others in a manner that ensures their
understanding.
B. Provides feedback to others in a constructive, helpful manner.
C. Documents patient medical records according to prescribed policies and procedures.

VII. SUPERVISION
A. Schedules and assigns work to staff to provide efficient and quality service at all times.
B. Provides constructive and timely input on employee performance appraisals.
C. Provides input and assistance in the training and development of employees.
D. Assists in the communication of new or modified Hospital policies and procedures to personnel thoroughly and promptly.

VIII. HOSPITAL-WIDE STANDARDS
A. Conducts all job duties in accordance with established hospital and regulatory
requirements.
B. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of any patient, employee and/or any other sensitive information.
C. Works effectively with others; helps others to solve problems; promotes teamwork and cooperation among individuals and/or departments.
D. Shows flexibility and willingness to extend self over and above the call of duty.
E. Willingly helps others to solve problems.
F. Demonstrates ability to satisfy job requirements in situations involving unusual work demands.
G. Displays a positive attitude to patients and/or co-workers; sets a good example to others.