Rehab Unit Registered Nurse

Additional Job Information

Relocation Assistance Eligible -

Sign-On Bonus Eligible -

Weekend Option Pay Eligible -

12 Hour Shift -

Nights -

7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. -

Job ID: 1209379
Employment Status: Full-Time
More Information:

Boone Hospital Center is a 394-bed full service hospital located in Columbia, MO. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive healthcare programs, services, and technology to people in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Although the hospital is full service, areas in which Boone Hospital Center excels are cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgical, obstetrical services, and numerous other specialties. The hospital maintains a 24-hour emergency center with hospital-based ambulance service and a helipad for incoming emergency air transportation.  Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Boone Hospital Center has been certified as a "Magnet Hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
 

The inpatient Rehabilitation Unit consists of interdisciplinary, skilled professionals providing a team approach to the care of patients with rehabilitation needs. Patient care is overseen by a team of neurologists specializing in the treatment of neurological disorders. Expert care in stroke care/management is provided; ensuring all patients receive at least 15 hours of therapy per week. Staff work to assist patients with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses in restoring, maintaining and promoting maximal health, to achieve the highest level of function possible.

Overview

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.

Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.

Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

 

Degree

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

 

Experience

No Experience

 

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

 

Licenses & Certifications

RN

 

Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

 

Degree

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

 

Clinical - Direct Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) - 1 year or more

 

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer