Registered Nurse (RN) Sub-Acute Rehab, Full-time, Nights- 8 hour shifts

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized, 5-star short-term rehabilitation facility and a U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Home. The Sub-Acute Rehab Unit provides patient-centered care for adults who need continued rehabilitation and skilled nursing support at a slower, more gradual pace. Patients may be recovering from orthopedic surgery, complex fractures, cardiac conditions, cancer, amputation, and multiple injuries. Registered Nurses are members of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients. Using a patient- and family-centered approach, RNs build relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to support high-quality care. They provide comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, clinical oversight, monitoring progress, and supporting safe discharge planning. Patient and family education is a primary focus of rehabilitation nursing, helping patients gain independence, apply adaptation strategies, and return home. The role requires nursing care to be performed compassionately and courteously, in accordance with the RN’s license, applicable laws and regulations, departmental policies, and service standards. RNs contribute to quality improvement and patient safety, maintain effective relationships with physicians and colleagues, support a professional work environment, and may assist with staff orientation, precepting, mentoring, and student clinical rotations as assigned. The position is full-time, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 40 hours per week, with every third weekend scheduled.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Michigan.
Associate 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.
Ability to understand and follow department employee-safety policies related to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Competence with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Ability to traverse or move around the work location frequently.
Ability to occasionally transport, position, and/or exert force up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide nursing care to multiple patients within the scope of licensure and applicable laws and regulations.
Assess patients and develop or follow patient-centered plans of care aligned with attending physician and interdisciplinary team priorities.
Coordinate care for non-licensed staff through delegation and follow-up, ensuring care follows departmental policies and procedures.
Provide comprehensive nursing care, including medication administration, clinical oversight, and monitoring patient progress.
Educate patients and families to support independence, adaptation strategies, rehabilitation goals, and return home.
Collaborate with physicians, LPNs, therapists, and other disciplines to provide patient-centered care and support safe discharge planning.
Identify opportunities to improve care; report unexpected events, medical errors, and near misses; and participate in requested data collection and documentation audits.
Promote patient safety by following applicable policies, contributing to safety initiatives, and communicating identified risks or improvement opportunities to Nursing Leadership in a timely manner.
Demonstrate excellent customer service; handle confidential information discreetly; recognize cultural and religious needs; and incorporate those needs into patient-specific care.
Maintain professional working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues across disciplines.
Maintain required competencies and perform according to organizational policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Follow employee safety policies and take appropriate steps to reduce identified risks to self or others.
As requested, assist with employee selection and new team member orientation; when assigned as a preceptor, collaborate with the Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator.
As assigned, collaborate with colleagues, the Clinical Care Coordinator, and Nurse Educator to support clinical rotations for RN students.
Follow departmental procedures related to payroll practices and patient chargeable items, and share identified cost-saving and efficiency opportunities with Nursing Leadership.
Contribute to problem-solving and efforts to monitor and report customer service and promote patient and family satisfaction.
Work effectively under deadlines, handle interruptions, prioritize tasks, and address unexpected issues.