Registered Nurse - Day 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 includes assessing patients and planning, supervising, implementing interventions, and evaluating care 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 to patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. The hospital has 40 beds and is part of Ernest Health. This is a full-time day-shift position in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
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.

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 the assigned unit.
Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement, and evaluate interventions designed 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.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible Spending Account 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.