Registered Nurse (RN) - Spinal Cord Injury, Full-time, Nights

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized provider of inpatient rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological conditions. The Inpatient Acute Spinal Cord Injury Unit cares for patients who need intensive rehabilitation, close medical oversight, and coordinated interdisciplinary care to maximize functional independence. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries and other high-acuity neurological needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and clinical coordination. The RN collaborates with LPNs, therapists, physicians, and other disciplines to manage complex conditions, support intensive therapy, and facilitate safe discharge planning. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the RN coordinates, directs, delegates, and provides care to multiple patients using a patient- and family-centered approach. Patient and family education is a primary focus of rehabilitation nursing, supporting patients as they develop independence, apply adaptation strategies, and prepare to return home. Nursing care is delivered with compassion and courtesy and in accordance with departmental policies and service standards. The role is full-time, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 36 hours per week, on a rotating schedule with a weekend requirement. The primary location is the Main Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the Inpatient 3 North Spinal Cord Injury Unit. Starting pay is $36 per hour, with potential increases based on experience; shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are available.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Michigan.
Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong critical-thinking, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, problem-solve unexpected issues, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
Competence with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Ability to understand and follow employee-safety policies related to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including frequently moving around the work location, using a keyboard, positioning to perform essential functions, and operating or using department-specific equipment for the majority of the time; occasional lifting or exertion up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Certification as a Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN) preferred and encouraged.
Previous RN experience, especially in a rehabilitation or acute care setting, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop or follow patient-centered plans of care aligned with the attending physician’s and other disciplines’ priorities.
Provide and coordinate nursing care, including medication administration and clinical coordination, within the scope of licensure and applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate care provided by non-licensed staff through delegation and follow-up, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Collaborate with LPNs, therapists, physicians, and other disciplines to manage complex medical conditions and support intensive rehabilitation therapy.
Educate patients and families to support independence, adaptation strategies, and preparation for return home.
Promote patient safety by following policies and procedures, contributing to safety initiatives, reporting unexpected events and near misses, and communicating safety concerns to Nursing Leadership in a timely manner.
Participate in quality improvement by identifying problems and solutions, reporting errors and near misses, and assisting with data collection and documentation audits when requested.
Demonstrate excellent customer service, protect confidential information, address service concerns as needed, and incorporate patients’ and families’ cultural and religious needs into care plans.
Maintain effective professional working relationships with physicians, colleagues, patients, and families, and promote teamwork and direct communication.
Demonstrate required competencies and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Encourage a professional work environment characterized by accountability, respect, open communication, and solution-seeking behavior; communicate celebrations and improvement opportunities to Nursing Leadership.
Assist with employee selection and orientation when requested, and serve as a preceptor for new team members or RN students when assigned.
Follow fiscal policies and practices related to payroll and patient-chargeable items, and share opportunities for cost savings and efficiency with Nursing Leadership.
Follow employee safety policies, take appropriate steps to address safety risks, and maintain a safe physical work environment.
Document patient care using computer systems and follow policies related to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.