Rehab Nurse Tech Stroke Days
2 weeks ago
Description
:Patient Care/Clinical Duties:
Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need. Assists and instructs patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including showering, promoting maximal independence and skill practice. Performs preventive skin care program as directed by RN and report any changes in skin integrity immediately to the RN. Assists patients with bladder and bowel training programs including post void residuals and spot bladder scans. Perform straight catheterization for select patient populations under direction of RN and provide care for indwelling and external catheters and ostomies. Accurately obtains and documents patients' vital signs/pulse oximetry and communicates any reportable values, symptoms or signs of distress to the RN. Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities utilizing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices. Practice therapy transfers and ambulation with patients within safe patient handling guidelines as delegated by the RN. Assists patient with application of assistive devices and prosthetics/orthoses according to individual patient plan of care. Assists patients with completing menus. Passes patient meal trays and HS snacks, verifying any modified diet is as ordered. Accurately calculates and documents calorie count and carbohydrates, intake and output as ordered. Assist patient with 1:1 feeds as ordered. For patients with dysphagia, cue patient to use ordered swallowing strategies, under the direction of the RN. Answers and triages patient call lights and meets patient care needs with an appropriate sense of urgency. Proactively set up patient room for therapy readiness. Get weekly weights on all patients, and daily as ordered, using appropriate method for patients moblility, and escalating changes as needed. . Collection of laboratory specimens as directed by RN. Obtains blood glucose measurements and 12- lead EKG as ordered. Transfers patient from wall to tank oxygen or tube feedings in preparation for patient attending therapy. Provide supervision and activities, or restraint use, for patients with high risk for fall or injury. Regular comfort and environmental safety rounding to proactively meet patient needs .: Provide de-escalation techniques for agitated and aggressive patient behaviors. Serve as a safety 1:1 for patients as needed. Maintains and organizes unit equipment inventories. Preceptor to new employees and partner with RNTcertified nursing students during clinical rotation. Inclusive of all other duties as assigned by nurse manager, nurse supervisor, staff nurse and charge nurse. Serves on Cardiac Arrest team performing high quality CPR. Participate in bedside handoff.Quality Improvement:
Participates in system and local quality improvement goals. Collects data and audits for Joint Commission readiness and improvement projects. Assists in the maintenance of unit readiness to meet regulatory standards.Communication:
Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care. Communicates effectively with patients at level appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing cultural sensitivity. Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships. Effectively triages patient and the general concerns to RN.Infection Control/Patient Safety:
Contributes to the safe, effective and professional delivery of patient care including use of safety/restrictive devices. Follows Infection Control policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of Marianjoy’s policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warning and general safety procedures.Adaptability and Flexibility:
Rotates to all units based on patient care needs. Adjusts to changes in policy and procedure, unit and patient population.Qualifications
Required :
High School or equivalent (GED) High School degree, or equivalent, is required. Current Nursing Assistant certification ( is required or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program, with the successful completion of two clinical rotations. Maintains current CPR certification. Basic math skills are required. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and provide highest level of customer service. Understanding and support of Northwestern Medicine’s Mission and Values. Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.Preferred :
2-5 years work experience is preferred in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility.-
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