Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma/Amputee, Full-time, Nights

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the multidisciplinary team, coordinating, directing, delegating, and providing care to multiple patients. Using a patient- and family-centered approach, the RN builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to support high-quality care. Nursing care is delivered with compassion and courtesy and in accordance with departmental policies and service standards. Patient and family education is central to rehabilitation nursing and supports patients in gaining independence, applying adaptation strategies, and returning home. The RN provides care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license and applicable law. The role includes assessing patients, developing or following patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines, coordinating care provided by non-licensed staff, and contributing to quality improvement and patient-safety efforts. RNs are expected to deliver excellent customer service, work effectively with interdisciplinary colleagues, maintain professional standards, and contribute to staff development when requested. This is a full-time night-shift position at the Main Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the Inpatient Ortho Trauma/Amputee department. The schedule is rotating, with weekend work required, for 36 hours per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Starting compensation is $36 per hour, with possible increases based on experience. Shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are available.

Requirements

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
Associate degree in nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong critical-thinking, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, solve unexpected problems, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
Competence with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Ability to understand and follow departmental employee-safety policies related to potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certification as a Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN); certification is encouraged for all Mary Free Bed RNs.
Previous RN experience, especially in a rehabilitation or acute-care setting; experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop or follow patient-centered plans of care in coordination with attending physicians and other disciplines.
Coordinate, direct, and delegate care to non-licensed staff, and follow up to ensure care complies with departmental policies and procedures.
Provide nursing care, treatment, and services within the scope of the RN’s license and applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in quality improvement by identifying opportunities to improve care, reporting unexpected events, medical errors, and near misses, and participating in data collection or documentation audits when requested.
Promote patient safety by following applicable policies and procedures, supporting safety initiatives, and promptly communicating safety threats or improvement opportunities to Nursing Leadership.
Demonstrate excellent customer service with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues; handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively; and support service recovery when needed.
Recognize patients’ and families’ cultural and religious needs and incorporate them into patient-specific care plans.
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians and colleagues across disciplines.
Maintain required competencies and perform in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Promote a professional work environment characterized by accountability, respect, communication, and teamwork; communicate celebrations and improvement opportunities to Nursing Leadership.
Follow employee-safety policies, address identified safety risks, and communicate concerns to Nursing Supervisors.
Assist with employee selection and new-team-member orientation when requested; serve as a preceptor in collaboration with the Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator when assigned.
Collaborate with colleagues and education staff to support clinical rotations for RN students when assigned.
Follow departmental policies concerning payroll practices and patient-chargeable items, provide high-value care, and share cost-saving or efficiency opportunities with Nursing Leadership.
Encourage, coach, and monitor customer-service standards and behaviors in team members.
Identify problems and seek solutions, promote patient and family satisfaction, and participate in efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Document patient care using computer systems and follow safety policies concerning possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.