Rehabilitation Nurse

Welcome to Genesis HealthCare! We're setting the standard for clinical excellence and responsiveness in meeting the unique needs of every resident and patient in our care. We're focused on becoming the recognized leader in clinical quality and customer satisfaction in every market we serve.POSITION SUMMARY:The Rehabilitation Nurse takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department, as may be delegated. He/she assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the center into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of Genesis ElderCare and the individual center;
2. Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices;
3. Assists with the development, direction, participation and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees in the absence of the Director of Staff Development;
4. Makes daily rounds to evaluate customer care, the progress of individual employees, monitor nursing practices, and assist personnel with nursing and educational needs;
5. Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice, as well as government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of customer care;
6. Performs rehabilitation assessments upon all new admissions and, as requested, for existing customers throughout the center;
7. Performs or supervises the performance of restorative nursing;
8. Serves as liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational and speech;
9. Assures that the customer's individualized care plan is followed;
10. Participates in Customer Care Plan Committee;
11. Oversees the completion of the customer Minimum Data Set, in the absence of RNAC;
12. Assumes responsibility for utilization review procedures;
13. Acts as on-call nursing clinical resource person, as scheduled;
14. Serve in the role of Medicare Services Coordinator as needed;
15. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
16. Performs other duties as requested.Job Requirements
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. The Rehabilitation Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
2. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience plus two years clinical experience in a Rehabilitation and/or Care Management setting is required.
3. Candidate must be certified in Rehabilitation Nursing by the A.N.A.
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