A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring of people in Rhode Island who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the North Smithfield area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
This is a full-time, 36-hour position.
Shift: 7pm - 7am
WHY WORK FOR US:
New competitive pay ratesTuition assistance/reimbursementLow nurse-to-patient ratiosExpansive benefit packageProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesTargeted approach to career developmentStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureCEU SupportOUR BENEFITS
Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island prides itself in rewarding its employees with a comprehensive, competitive benefits packet designed to provide employees with the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their needs. Our wealth of resources and programs include:
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 20 days of PTO for full time employees6 paid holidays for full time employeesTuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees401(k) retirement planFlexible spending and health savings accountsWhat you will do in this role:
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patientPerforms patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patientsUnder the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventionsUnder the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessmentsCarry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient’s condition and individual needsInteracts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of careDemonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.Educates the patient and family regarding pain managementOther duties as assignedQualificationsGraduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse programCurrent state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseCPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferredIV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferredMinimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferredExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
SALARY:
$27.50 - $38 per hour.We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.