Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Austin, Texas
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  • Company Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin
  • Address 78716 Austin, Texas, United States
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Registered Nurse


The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.Job Code 101645QualificationsLicense or Certification:* Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations.* BLS certification (ACLS preferred).* CRRN certification preferred.Minimum Qualifications:* One or more years of experience as a licensed RN required.Machines, Equipment Used:* General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.* Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.Physical Requirements:* Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.* Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.Skills and Abilities:* Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.* Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.* Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.* Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.Environmental Conditions:* Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.* Handicapped accessible.* May work under stressful circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:* Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.* Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.* Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.* May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.* May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.* May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.* This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

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