What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Acute Inpatient Rehab position at Corewell Health?
RN Acute Inpatient Rehab at Corewell Health Summary
As a Registered Nurse in the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation unit, I provide essential care to patients recovering from severe medical conditions such as CVA, SCI, and TBI. My responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with patients and their families to ensure effective recovery.
About this Unit
Acute Inpatient Rehab is a CARF-accredited 18-bed unit. The unit specializes in patients diagnosed with CVA, SCI, TBI, amputations, ortho, cardiac, and debility. The average length of stay is 12-14 days. These patients have a medical and physical need, and must participate in 3 hours of therapy daily.
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care, and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
The RN, under the ANA scope of practice, utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures, and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
- Associates in Nursing Required
- Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
- Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed healthcare role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination
- Mi Registered Nurse (RN) Required
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Nursing Process, Therapy, CVA, SCI, TBI, Rehabilitation Services
