Registered Nurse
Grand Rapids, Michigan
RN
Posted Aug 29
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- Rehab
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Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Company Description Select Medical is a national leader in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care, focused on delivering exceptional patient experiences that promote healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. With more than 50,000 colleagues serving over 82,000 patients each day, the organization operates critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health centers across the United States. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Select Medical has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.
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The company is committed to equal employment and affirmative action opportunities, ensuring inclusive practices for applicants and employees regardless of background, identity, or disability. Team members join a mission-driven organization that emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and career growth. Role Description This full-time, on-site Registered Nurse role is based in Grand Rapids, MI and focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a specialized hospital or rehabilitation setting.
The Registered Nurse assesses patient conditions, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, and monitors patient responses. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, coordinating transitions of care, and documenting all nursing interventions in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards. The role involves educating patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and health management, while promoting a safe environment and infection control practices.
The Registered Nurse also participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizes clinical technology and electronic health records, and supports colleagues through teamwork and mentorship. Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan and graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred). Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care planning skills, with the ability to manage complex or medically fragile patients.
Proficiency in patient monitoring, medication administration, and use of electronic health records and other clinical technologies. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and to educate patients, families, and caregivers. Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, infection control, and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices and regulatory standards.
Ability to work 12-hour or variable shifts, prioritize multiple patients, and remain calm in fast-paced or high-acuity environments. Prior experience in critical illness recovery, acute care, rehabilitation, or similar settings is beneficial. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and specialty certifications (e.g., CCRN, rehabilitation nursing) are a plus.
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Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan and graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred).
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care planning skills, with the ability to manage complex or medically fragile patients.
- Proficiency in patient monitoring, medication administration, and use of electronic health records and other clinical technologies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and to educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, infection control, and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices and regulatory standards.
- Ability to work 12-hour or variable shifts, prioritize multiple patients, and remain calm in fast-paced or high-acuity environments.
- Prior experience in critical illness recovery, acute care, rehabilitation, or similar settings is beneficial.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and specialty certifications (e.g., CCRN, rehabilitation nursing) are a plus.
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Place
- City
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Median rent
- $1,266/mo
- Local household income
- $69,108/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Grand Rapids area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Grand Rapids blends Midwest affordability with a lively arts and brewery scene along the Grand River. The Heritage Hill district showcases historic homes, while Eastown offers walkable dining and shopping. Michigan's second-largest city delivers a manageable pace, strong healthcare networks, and four-season outdoor access near Lake Michigan's coastline.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Select Medical is a healthcare organization co-founded in 1996 by Rocco A. Ortenzio and Robert A. Ortenzio. The company operates critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities across multiple states. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Select Medical operates Milwaukee - St…
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