Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Ernest Health•Mishawaka, IN

3d•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. Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. The hospital is a 40-bed facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. The position is full-time, night shift.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set forth by state agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures and ability to follow relevant 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 experience preferred.
ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
Conduct patient assessments 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 to provide patient care.
Follow current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
Use clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

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.
House Supervisor Training.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
Career advancement opportunities.