Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Unit

Grand Rapids, MI · Full-time

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.

Each RN must deal discreetly and sensitively with confidential information, and as needed, will perform customer service recovery with patients and families' members.
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.
Employee Competency - Each RN employed at Mary Free Bed is responsible to perform within the policies, procedures, and standards of care set by the organization.
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.
Registered Nurses are a key member of the multi-disciplinary team that collaborates together to provide patient-centered care.
Using a patient and family-centered care approach, each RN develops relationships with patients, families, and colleagues that enhance the quality of care provided.

Due to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials, must be able to understand and follow department policies related to employee safety.
Must be competent with computer systems for the purpose of documenting patient care
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Customer Service - Each Registered Nurse is required to demonstrate excellent customer service standards and behaviors, while interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and colleagues.
Each RN is responsible to demonstrate competency in those areas required by the department, within the defined time frame.

Associate's 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.

Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

Each RN will participate in performance improvement through identification of ways to improve care, reporting unexpected events or medical errors, and reporting "near misses".
Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

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