Registered Nurse (RN), Medically Complex (Cardiac/Oncology), Full-time, Nights

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered nursing care in its inpatient medically complex program. RNs are members of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients. Using a patient- and family-centered approach, they build relationships that support high-quality rehabilitation care. Patient and family education is a primary focus, helping patients gain independence, use adaptation strategies, and prepare to return home. The RN provides care within the scope of their license and applicable laws and regulations. They assess patients, develop or follow individualized plans of care in coordination with attending physicians and other disciplines, coordinate delegated care, and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety. The role also involves maintaining effective relationships with physicians and colleagues, addressing patients’ cultural and religious needs, safeguarding confidential information, and supporting professional standards and a respectful work environment. RNs may assist with hiring and orientation, precept new team members, and support clinical rotations for nursing students when assigned. They are also expected to follow fiscal and employee-safety policies and identify opportunities to improve care, safety, and efficiency. The posting identifies the position as full-time, nights, on a rotating schedule with weekend requirements, working 36 hours per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The listed starting compensation is $36 per hour, with potential increases based on experience.

Requirements

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 under time requirements and deadlines, solve unexpected problems, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
Ability to understand and follow employee-safety policies related to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Competence with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequently moving around the work location, using a keyboard, positioning to perform essential functions, and communicating or receiving information; occasional stationary positioning and occasional handling of up to 35 pounds.
Newly hired staff must become a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) by their third anniversary with Mary Free Bed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certification as a Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN); certification is encouraged, and Mary Free Bed funds training and certification toward it.
Previous RN experience, especially in a rehabilitation or acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure and applicable laws and regulations.
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, with appropriate follow-up.
Educate patients and families to support independence, adaptation strategies, and return-home 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 policies and procedures, communicating safety threats and improvement opportunities, and contributing to safety initiatives.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, physicians, and colleagues; handle confidential information discreetly; and support customer service recovery as needed.
Recognize patients’ and families’ cultural and religious needs and incorporate them into individualized care plans.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and colleagues across disciplines.
Meet required competency, regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards within established time frames.
Promote a professional work environment characterized by respect, accountability, open communication, and teamwork.
Follow employee-safety policies, address identified risks, and communicate concerns to nursing supervisors.
Assist with employee selection and orientation when requested; serve as a preceptor for team members or nursing students when assigned.
Follow departmental payroll and patient-charge policies and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
Document patient care using computer systems.
Become a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) by the third anniversary of employment.