Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time, Day

Select Medical•West Orange, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Registered Nurse for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in West Orange, New Jersey. The hospital provides care for individuals facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges associated with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The nurse works each shift in partnership with a Nursing Assistant and manages a manageable caseload, helping patients achieve goals and milestones outlined in their individual care plans. The schedule is full-time, day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including weekday and weekend shifts. Compensation is $46.00–$61.93 per hour based on experience, plus shift differential. The organization offers an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits intended to support employee health and well-being. Post-offer employment testing (POETs) is completed during onboarding before the employee's first day of work.

Requirements

Valid state RN license.
BLS certification required at hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN or enrollment in a BSN program.
Clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Receive admissions and/or transfers.
Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
Document care accurately and on time using EPIC.
Interpret assessment and diagnostic data, including laboratory results and telemetry.
Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Instruct and counsel patients and families.
Partner with a Nursing Assistant to help patients meet the goals and milestones in their care plans.