GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – Responsible for the caring for the patient and development of nursing plan of care. Responsible to be an active member of the ARU multidisciplinary team.

SUPERVISOR – Inpatient Nursing Director (ICU/Telemetry/Inpatient Rehab)

SUPERVISES –Care of the patient

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·     Demonstrates respect for others and self. Treats all contacts with friendliness courtesy and respect. Shows empathy. Uses self-control in interactions with others.

·     Provides a positive first impression. Adheres to ORHC dress code. Wears name badge. Provides        proper greetings and offers   assistance. Keeps work area, hospital and grounds clean, neat and organized.

·     Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Attends set treatment team meetings and progress reviews as evidence by signature on treatment planning update forms.

·     Uses positive/effective communication with patients, visitors, associates and others.

·     Takes action to resolve customer complaints

·     Completes initial assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record and documentation in the progress notes.

·     Completes a plan of care for all patients and carries it through

·     Takes pride in the health center. Acts as an ambassador for Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Treats ORHC equipment, supplies and resources with care and uses them efficiently

·     Demonstrates integrity. Is honest in dealing with others. Ensures the privacy and confidentiality of patient and business-related information. Maintains accurate records.

·     Is a team player. 

·     Demonstrates respect for others  by offering praise, recognition and encouragement.

·     Communication Demonstrates clear, concise and direct communication with customers, unit leadership  and  multidisciplinary team members by:

·     Administration of medication accurately

·     Attends required training and continuing education as evidenced by attendance forms that will be added to personnel file.

·     Completes all competency requirements as evidenced by completion forms, these will be completed annually or per hospital requirements.

·     Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

·     Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.

·     Other duties as assigned.

·     Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical limitations and chronic illness.

·     Performs hand-on nursing by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients.

·     Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel through appropriate delegation.

·     Demonstrates professional judgment and uses problem solving when utilizing technology and time management principals.

·     Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehab team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

·     Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, families and health team members to ensure the fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the ARU Nurse Manager and the ARU Director and is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. S/He performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

·     Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate plans of care for the patient population.

·     Should have a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic activities for admitted patients in a Acute Rehabilitation setting.

EDUCATION

·     Graduate of a Registered Nursing program.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·    Current BCLS certification

·     Current Iowa Registered Nurse License or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa.

Must Have:

Graduate of a Registered Nursing program.

Current BCLS certification

Current Iowa Registered Nurse License or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa.