Inpatient Rehab Manager OrthoNeuro Full Time

Job: Inpatient Rehab Manager - Ortho/Neuro

Position Summary
The Inpatient Rehab Manager - Ortho/Neuro is a Registered Nurse that helps to lead optimization of care in the Ortho/Rehab Unit. The Inpatient Rehab Manager - Ortho/Neuro must be rooted in evidenced based practices and espouse the culture of leading the organization to zero harm & high reliability care. Serving as a role model and team player. Must be willing and able to work clinical areas as needed.

Essential Functions
-Performs and delegates chart audits keeps record of chart review and loop closures to correct deficiencies in documentation or care
-Identifies Performance Improvement (PI) opportunities based on data variances or trends
-Responsible for working with staff to initiate of PI opportunities
-Evaluates effectiveness of PI projects and works with staff and leadership to hardwire changes
-Provides staff feedback on care variances and monitors staff response for appropriate action based on expectations
-QAPI Leader for Ortho/Rehab Unit
-Maintains and monitors PI projects for hardwiring of care
-Research best practices from recognized societies and institute in department including revision and review of unit policies to current practice
-Monitors care that deviates from evidence and bring forward to QAPI
-Evaluates Ortho/Rehab for Joint Commission perpetual readiness
-Evaluates daily checkoffs by staff for JC readiness
-Identifies any variances to compliance/safety and report to Director immediately
-Takes action immediately for any threat to patient safety
-Understands and promotes and encourages the use of the chain of command for staff
-Participates in call coverage as assigned by director
-Ensures debriefing of events as indicated in department; ensures event reports are entered for all necessary events
-Participates in committees as requested including but not limited to Code Committee Patient Experience Clinical Harm Prevention and Nurse Leadership Committee.
-Leads/Plans Ortho/Rehab learning events such as yearly skills fair
-Assists in passing along education to staff on policy/procedure changes and updates in evidence-based practice.
-Participates in the interview process and orientation of new hires. Assists Director with payroll scheduling and attendance.
-Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to preauthorizations for Rehab admissions
-Maintains composure during stressful situations.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience
-Four years of inpatient nursing experience preferred.

Education
-Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time






Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 34-66
Repetitive Arm 0-33
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time
Machinery 0-33
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 34-66
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None

Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
ColorNot Required
Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5