Mary Free Bed at Home

Registered Nurse (RN) (PRN/Resource)

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

Customer SupportPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

Within the Nursing Department, RNs coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients.
Nursing care is performed with compassion and courtesy, and each RN is responsible for following departmental policies and service standards.
Patient and family education is a primary focus of rehabilitation nursing and is a critical aspect of the interdisciplinary team's efforts to assist patients to gain independence, apply adaptation strategies, and return home.

Through careful assessment of each patient, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking, each RN develops and/or follows a patient-centered plan of care that aligns with the priorities and plans developed by the attending physician and other disciplines.
In addition, each RN is responsible to develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues from other disciplines that are involved in the care of each patient and family.
When risks to employee safety are identified (self or others), each RN will take appropriate steps to reduce those risks, communicate with the Nursing Supervisor(s) and to maintain a physical work environment that reflects the high-quality nursing services delivered at Mary Free Bed.
As a preceptor, each RN will collaborate with the Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator to provide a comprehensive orientation for the new team member.
Student Preceptor and Mentoring - As assigned by a Clinical Care Coordinator or Nurse Educator, each RN will collaborate with colleagues, the Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator to provide a valuable clinical rotation for RN students.

CRRN Requirement: All newly hired staff will be required to become a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) by their 3rd anniversary with Mary Free Bed.

Associates degree in nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Certification as a Registered Rehabilitation Nurse is preferred and will be encouraged for all MFB RNs.
Previous experience as a RN, especially in a rehabilitation or acute care setting, is preferred but not required.
Strong critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills are required to work as a RN in the Nursing Department at MFB.
Time management and organizational skills are very important, as well as effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, problem-solve when facing unexpected issues, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.

$45/hr plus shift differentials available
Main Hospital - Grand Rapids, MI
Primary Location
Our Inpatient Acute Care Units provide intensive rehabilitation and hospital-level nursing care, giving RNs the opportunity to manage high-acuity patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.
Our 7 Specialized Inpatient Acute Care Units:
3 North: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Each RN will participate in performance improvement through identification of ways to improve care, reporting unexpected events or medical errors, and reporting "near misses".
48 hours minimum over a 6-week period with at least one weekend during that time and one holiday for the year
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized leader in inpatient rehabilitation, providing hospital-level care for patients with complex medical and neurological needs.
Intensive Medical Rehab Unit

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