Registered Nurse Day Shift

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for day shift at our 40-bed specialized rehabilitation facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. We provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit
• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Supervise and implement nursing interventions designed to prevent complications of physical disability
• Restore optimal functioning and help patients adapt to altered lifestyles
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly
• Integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists on the interdisciplinary team

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards
• Knowledge of accreditation standards set forth by The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Knowledge of clinical operations, 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 professionally with others
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting
• ACLS certification (required for LTACH and Texas hospitals)
• CRRN or CCRN certification

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation with shift differentials
• CRRN/CCRN pay incentives
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off accrual beginning on start date

Professional Development

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program
• House Supervisor training opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities