RN - Rehab/Ortho - Full Time (Days)

Job: RN Rehab/OrthoClassification: Hourly/Non-ExemptJob Category: 2 ProfessionalsPosition SummaryUnder general supervision, Rehab Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients, significant others, and family, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Due to the broad range of medical conditions nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.Essential FunctionsKnows/conforms to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Board's rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations.Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, and race, religion, or health problems of the patient’s service.Responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient.Plans, provides, evaluates, and documents nursing care, discharge planning and teaching.Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.Educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care.Functions as charge nurse when required.Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.Performs other duties as assigned.Maintain composure during stressful situations.Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Work ExperienceTwo years of inpatient nursing experience preferred.EducationRegistered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentLifting/Carrying Pushing/PullingLbs. % Time Lbs. % Time1-10 34-66 1-10 34-6611-20 0-33 11-20 0-3321-50 0-33 21-50 0-3351-75 0-33 51-75 0-3376-100 None 76-100 NoneMovement % TimeBend/Stoop/Twist 0-33Crouch/Squat 0-33Kneel/Crawl 0-33Reach above Shoulder 0-33Reach below Shoulder 34-66Repetitive Arm 0-33Repetitive Hand 34-66Grasping 0-33Squeezing 0-33Climb Stairs 0-33Walking Uneven 0-33Walking Even 34-66Environment % TimeIndoors 67-100Outdoors 0-33Extreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 0-33Equipment % TimeMotor Vehicles NoneFoot Pedals NoneExtreme Heat NoneDusty NoneExcessive Noise 1-33Work near % TimeMachinery 0-33Electricity 0-33Sharps 34-66Chemicals 0-33Fumes 0-33Heights NoneVisionDepth Perception Required< 20" RequiredColor Not RequiredPeripheral RequiredEndurance Hours at Once Total in 12HRSit 1 3Stand 4 4.5Walk 4 4.5