Registered Nurse (RN) Spinal Cord 2W - Relocation Offered! at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Spinal Cord Unit 2W provides specialized care for patients with spinal cord injuries, orthopedics, burns, and amputations. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, the RN focuses on patient-centered rehabilitation nursing, helping individuals adapt to lifestyle changes while promoting their overall health and well-being. The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and delivering high-quality care to improve the lives of patients with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Nurses on Unit 2W (Spinal Cord Injury) care for patients with a focus on spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, burns, and amputees. The unit is the preferred site for SCI patients with flaps. Patients are admitted from out of state, outside hospitals, nursing homes, and homes. Nurses on 2 West have the have the opportunity of working with and caring for this specialized patient population along with other members of the interdisciplinary team for safe quality care. Team members include physicians, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, wound and ostomy care nurses, social workers, and case managers.
Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!
The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation clinical nurse assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development. The rehabilitation clinical nurse designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health. Rehabilitation Nurses perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add “Life to Years” for the patients you will serve.
ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury, patient care, rehabilitation nursing, healthcare team, nursing job, patient-centered care, nursing profession, occupational therapy, healthcare benefits
