Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem shifts. The role delivers professional nursing care, patient assessments, planning, and interventions to support rehabilitation goals in an inpatient setting.

Requirements include a valid RN license in Indiana, current BLS certification, and a preference for BSN and acute care experience. ACLS is preferred for LTACH contexts as noted.

Qualifications

• Accredited RN program completed; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• One year recent acute care experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Perform assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Coordinate care to prevent complications and promote recovery.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Infection control

Wound care

Data entry / computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Lafayette, Indiana

Join our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

We have a great Per Diem opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Lafayette, Indiana.

At Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork‑driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates 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 proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.