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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location altoona, Pennsylvania

About this job

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA is an 80-bed acute rehabilitation hospital that provides comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient rehabilitation. We offer a wide base of physical rehabilitative care for orthopedic, neurologic, multi-trauma, spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation needs.

Our hospital has a full complement of Therapists, Nurses, Neuropsychologists and Medical staff to offer the best possible outcomes for our patients. With an average length of stay between 1-3 weeks, we have the ability to get to know our patients and their families.

Other services offered include Day Hospital Program, aquatics , pain management , arthritis , wellness and industrial and work programs.

We are proud of the fact that about 80% of the patients admitted to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona are discharged directly to their homes.

Come see how we are changing people's lives- everyday . Maybe you can too!

At HealthSouth the role of a Registered Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Registered Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Registered Nurse is also responsible for:

Providing direct patient care to inpatients

Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift

Assessment and reassessment of patients

Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team

Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner

Creating a plan of care that is individualized to the patients needs and is reflective of the patients goals

Benefits

To attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more.

Helping you become a better nurse is critical to our success - You will be paired with mentors ; attend in-house as well as external educational programs. The treatment team is made up of full time therapists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and medical staff; a great way to learn beyond your own discipline.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, BSN, MSN, acute care, med/surg, med-surg, surgical, cardiac, CRRN, hospital, inpatient, floor nurse, floor RN, RN 7-3

Job Code: 100130

License or Certification:

Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations

CPR certification (ACLS preferred)

CRRN certification preferred and supported

Education, Training and Years of Experience:

One year of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred

Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred; however med/surg and other hospital based experiences maybe transferrable

Physical Requirements:

Good visual acuity and ability to communicate

Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements

Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment