New Grad RNDay Shift (United States of America)
Fulltime Days 7a7:30p); Peds
2025 Spring/Summer New Grad RNs
Compensation: starting wage $34 and $5 shift differential per hour
Summary
Registered Nurses are a key member of the multidisciplinary team that collaborates together to provide patientcentered care. Within the Nursing Department RNs coordinate direct delegate and provide care to multiple patients. Using a patient and familycentered care approach each RN develops relationships with patients families and colleagues that enhance the quality of care provided. 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 teams efforts to assist patients to gain independence apply adaptation strategies and return home.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Staff will provide patient care treatment and services within the scope of their license certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
- Quality Pillar of Excellence
- Quality Nursing Care The Registered Nurse is responsible for all nursing care provided to patients at Mary Free Bed. Through careful assessment of each patient interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking each RN develops and/or follows a patientcentered plan of care that aligns with the priorities and plans developed by the attending physician and other disciplines. The RN coordinates care for nonlicensed staff through delegation and followup to assure that all care provided follows departmental policies and procedures.
- Quality Improvement Mary Free Bed is committed to providing rehabilitation services that are of the highest possible quality. Opportunities for improvement are valued as staff and leaders will take advantage of lessons learned to improve future services. Each RN will participate in performance improvement through identification of ways to improve care reporting unexpected events or medical errors and reporting near misses. As requested the RNs will participate in data collection and documentation audits to assist the Nursing Department with quality improvement measures.
- Patient Safety Each RN is responsible to promote safety for all patients served by following all applicable department policies and procedures. RNs will understand and contribute to the initiatives that are in place to improve the safety of the patients served. Additionally a culture of patient safety is very important at MFB and this requires all employees to be able to identify and report unexpected events and near misses without the fear of reprisal or retaliation. Retaliation or intimidation towards another employee for reporting unexpected events or near misses will not be tolerated. Finally when threats to patient safety are identified or opportunities for improvement are noted these will be communicated with a member of the Nursing Leadership Team in a timely manner.
- Service Pillar of Excellence
- Customer Service Each Registered Nurse is required to demonstrate excellent customer service standards and behaviors while interacting with patients family members physicians and colleagues. The Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior outlines expectations for performance in this area. Each RN must deal discreetly and sensitively with confidential information and as needed will perform customer service recovery with patients and families members. The RN will also take active steps to recognize unique cultural and religious needs of patients and families and integrate these diverse needs into a patientspecific plan of care that aims to exceed the expectations of each patient and family.
- Physician and colleague relationships Interdisciplinary team integration and collaboration across disciplines to provide patientcentered care is a priority at Mary Free Bed. Maintaining effective working relationships with admitting and consulting physicians is an important responsibility of each RN. 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.
- People Pillar of Excellence
- 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. This often requires demonstration of competency to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements and in alignment with recognized standards of care and best practice benchmarks. Each RN is responsible to demonstrate competency in those areas required by the department within the defined time frame.
- Professional Work Environment A culture of professionalism respect and accountability is critical to fulfilling the mission of Mary Free Bed. Each RN is responsible for encouraging a culture of personal accountability solutionseeking behavior mutual respect open communication acceptance of change enthusiasm and pride. As opportunities for celebration and opportunities for improvement are identified each RN will share this information with a member of the Nursing Leadership Team.
- Employee Safety Each employee within the Nursing Department is responsible to follow all policies and procedures related to employee safety. 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 highquality nursing services delivered at Mary Free Bed.
- Staff Selection Development and Mentoring As requested by a member of the Nursing Leadership Team MFB RNs assist with employee selection and the orientation process for new team members. Interview questions and feedback will be presented professionally and tactfully and information discussed during the interviews will remain confidential if needed. 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. RNs are responsible to ensure the Nursing Care Assistant assigned to the RN and who is serving as a preceptor provides a thorough and accurate 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.
- Embrace Diversity Equity and Inclusion by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect
Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
Growing talent and people
Evaluating and eliminating disparities
Taking action against injustices bias and racism
Honoring our differences and how to collaborate
Educating staff patients and the communities we care for
Restoring Hope and Freedom together
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages coaches and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Licensure: Registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
- Education: Associates degree in nursing is required. Bachelors degree preferred. Certification as a Registered Rehabilitation Nurse is preferred and will be encouraged for all MFB RNs.
- 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. Mary Free Bed will fund training and certification towards CRRN certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience:
- Previous experience as a RN especially in a rehabilitation or acute care setting is preferred but not required.
- Strong critical thinking decisionmaking 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 problemsolve when facing unexpected issues handle interruptions and prioritize effectively.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels:
- None (No specific requirements)
- Occasionally (Less than 1/3
- Frequently 1/3 to 2/3
- Majority (More than 2/3
Remain in a stationary position: None
Traverse or move around work location: Frequently
Use keyboard: None
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None
Transport position and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds:
Up to 25 pounds:
Up to 50 pounds:
Up to 75 pounds:
More than 100 pounds:
Other weight: Up to35 pounds Occasionally
Other: Due to possible exposure to bloodborne 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
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristic.