Break Charge Nurse (RN)

Description
Full-Time Night Shift RN/Relief Charge Nurse Needed 7pm-730am

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Offered!

Description

A career at Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Knoxville 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!

Our Benefits

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package including PTO, 401K + match, insurance coverage.

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Superior quality patient outcomes

Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

Acts as Charge Nurse at least 1 day a week and as needed to cover night charge nurse while on PTO

Accurately performs patient assessments as RN 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

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

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma program or ADN program

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred

CRRN Preferred

Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital 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.