Description

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! 

WHY JOIN 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 SupportState-of-the-art equipment      

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 accounts 

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharges planning process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.Works cooperatively and actively participates with other members of the interdisciplinary team.Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).Maintains positive relationships with all customers.Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of practice.Actively participates in team conferences.Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.Supports the leadership for the hospital in a professional manner and acts as a role model.Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferredCRRN PreferredMinimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

SALARY:

 $29 - $48 / hourWe 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.

Lifepoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.