Registered Nurse- Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

A Brief Overview 

This RN position requires 12 months of previous RN work expereince. It is Day/Night rotating, 12 hour shifts, every third weekend. This position is located on the Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit located at the Children's Seashore House at CHOP.

Our Rehabilitation Unit at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an 18-bed unit that is built on a foundation of delivering safe, high quality, family centered care that has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare. Our Rehabilitation Unit specializes in treating children recovering from brain injury, stroke, spinal cord or orthopedic trauma, neuromuscular and more, empowering them and their families through intensive evidence-based care. After an illness, surgery or injury, rehabilitation helps patients regain strength, skills and function in order to reach their fullest potential. Recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its excellent care, the unit offers interdisciplinary treatment tailored to each child’s needs from nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy to neuropsychology, integrative health, and child life programs.

Deliver compassionate, culturally effective care as a Registered Nurse at CHOP. Ranging from advanced beginners to expert practitioners, our nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their clinical area. 

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. 
 
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. 

 
Responsibilities 

• Deliver family-centered care guided by CHOP’s Nursing Professional Practice Model. 

• Develop, evaluate, and revise patients’ plans of care throughout their hospitalization. 

• Gather and analyze data to inform the care team and delegate tasks. 

• Promote excellent patient outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, nursing standards, and safety procedures. 

• Identify and address safety concerns or ethical dilemmas with unit leadership. 

• Develop effective partnerships with the interdisciplinary care team. 

• Adopt healthcare technology and clinical practice changes in a fast-paced environment. 

• Maintain CEUs for nursing licensure and comply with annual nursing competencies and mandatory education. 

 

Education 

• Required: Technical diploma- Nursing 

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree- Nursing 

  

Experience 

• Required: At least one (1) year RN experience  

• Preferred: Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty 

  

Skills and Abilities  

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