RN- Brain Injury - Sunnyview Rehab - Day shift

St. Peter's Health Partners Schenectady, NY 12308, US

$40 - $53.10 / hour

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

RN- Brain Injury unit - Sunnyview Rehab Hospital - Full-Time Days

Hours: 7a-7:30p

Specialties on the Brain Injury unit: TBI’s, Comas, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and Pediatrics

Will be trained for: PALS Certification, Trachs, IVs, Wound Care

Why Choose Sunnyview?

Nationally ranked facility! Work in one of the top 30 “Best Rehab Hospitals” according to U.S News and World Reports.
A Supportive and Family-Like Environment! At Sunnyview, we value our nurses as essential members of our family. Say goodbye to feeling like "just another number" and embrace the warm community feel of our hospital, backed by ample resources and a supportive network.
Opportunities for Professional Growth! We believe in empowering our nurses to flourish in their careers. As a part of our team, you'll have access to a wide array of growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, opportunities throughout the SPHP network, optional certifications, and much more!
Tuition stipend! $5250 per year

What you will do:

Assist individuals with disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function.

Responsibilities:

Assist patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Design and implement treatment strategies that are based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and that promote physical, psychosocial and spiritual health.
Will be trained to perform complex patient assessments and implement intensive interventions (IE. IVP meds, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ventilators, telemetry, chest tubes, tracheostomy care and weaning, tube feedings, etc).

What you will need:

New York State RN License
Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN Preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain the highest level of customer service while working in a fast paced environment
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field

The Brain Injury unit offers services that are not widely available, including coma recovery which includes medical care and stimulation that encourages people to regain consciousness. Sunnyview is one of a few programs in the region that can care for minimally conscious patients. We use a gentle approach that includes engaging patients in self-care activities like guiding their hand so they can help with daily skin cleaning as well as appropriate levels of stimulation, including light and sound, tailored to their needs.

Witness patients regain movement and even start walking again with our assistive technologies and devices like the ReWalk™ , Ekso™ Exoskeleton, and the Litegait® system..

Pay Range:$40.00 - $53.10 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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