Registered Nurse - Full-time

Ernest Health•Elgin, IA

9d•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, supervision, 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. Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. Nurses work with rehabilitation physicians and therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Openings are available on day shift and night shift.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
Critical thinking skills.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
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.
Passion for providing patient care, strong clinical skills, and ability to collaborate with physicians and therapists.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of recent experience; acute care experience preferred.
ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement interventions, and evaluate care to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Collaborate with physicians and therapists in providing patient care.

Benefits

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, including CRRN/CCRN pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Clinical Career Ladder Bonus Program.
Nursing Preceptor Bonus Program.