Registered Nurse - Full Time - $10K Sign on Bonus

Ernest Health • Lafayette, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role is responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. It provides intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team develops comprehensive therapy programs, supported by modern facilities including a therapy gym, indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces.

The position is full-time, with day and night shifts available, and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and offers recognition, wellness, retention, and professional growth programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to requirements set by state agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to follow applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Critical thinking skills.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• One year of recent experience; acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.
• CRRN/CCRN certification, for which pay is offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
• Conduct patient assessments and contribute to care planning, supervision, interventions, and evaluations.
• Help prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and support patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
• Follow current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
• Use clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with physicians, therapists, and others.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible spending and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
• CRRN/CCRN pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program.
• House Supervisor Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree