What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN IRF position at St Johns Health?
Job Description Summary
Provides high quality, age and population specific, direct clinical care according to the Scope of Service for the
Inpatient Rehab unit and within Wyoming Nursing license. Demonstrates knowledgeable nursing skills to implement ideal,
evidence based, best practice, patient care through on-going updates and education. Maintains safe and knowledgeable
practice with use of equipment and technology. Acts as a resource on the unit and throughout the organization and assists
other departments as requested. Utilizes resource to minimize risks and promote safety. Adheres to and practices the St
John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Obtains and reviews all patient data using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for all patients
to develop an individualized, safe plan of care. Identifies risk factors and provides interventions for safe patient care and
environment. Implements measures to prevent injury from environmental hazards. Ensures equipment is functioning properly
before use and reports malfunctioning equipment according to unit procedures. Follows hospital policies and established safe
practices such as National Patient Safety Goals, CDC guidelines, fall risk assessments, proper techniques for nursing
interventions, and nurse hand off protocols. Initiates and completed Event Reports for unexpected outcomes and near misses.
Exercises critical thinking and best practices and professional nursing standards within the context of a multidisciplinary
approach to development of patient care planning. Addresses patient and family's spiritual/emotional/physical needs utilizing a
holistic approach. Develops a plan of care that is unique to each patient's needs, reflecting measurable goals that are
mutually set with the patient and family. Identifies continuity of care needs for discharge and follow up using appropriate
resources. Evaluates patient's understanding and response to the plan of care and evaluates the effectiveness of
interventions towards established goals and outcome expectations. Completes SBAR report with charge nurse focusing on
patient goals and plan of care for a safe discharge home.
Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of patient care and nursing practice. Assesses age and population specific
and developmentally appropriate patient and family education needs. Assesses readiness to learn based on patient
perception, education level and expectation of care. Initiates and incorporates patient and family education onto the plan of
care. Provides clear information to assist the patient to make informed decisions. Encourages patients' active involvement in
their care. Communicates status report to patient's family as appropriate.
Assists and completes daily routines (i.e. crash cart checks, narcotic counts, glucometer controls). Keeps department clean,
orderly and stocks daily. May function in the charge nurse role and accepts increased supervisory responsibilities as
requested. Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters, Acts as a resource to others. Delegates responsibly. Floats
to other departments as needed. Keeps competencies current.
Required: ASN Required.
Preferred: BSN and ACLS preferred.
Required: At least one year of nursing experience
Preferred: At least 2 years experience working in inpatient acute care, med-surg, or inpatient rehab
certification required within 6 months of hire.
Hospital Inpatient Rehab unit. May float to other nursing units. Frequent stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health
campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
75% of time standing and walking. Irregular work hours, meals and breaks. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet job
requirements. Intermittent sitting and computer use. Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and
supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect
Attention to Detail
Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are not errors
Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access
Quality Decision Making
Considers many factors and sources when making decisions
Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over time
Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important
Quickly zeros in on the critical and few and puts the trivial many aside
Handles risks and uncertainty with composure
Interpersonal Skills (Nursing)
Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities
Builds appropriate rapport
Finds common ground and gains cooperation
Taking responsibility for the consequences of one's own actions and decisions
