Registered Nurse (RN) Medically Complex (Cardiac/Oncology) Days

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,641 - 55,035; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Annual Merit Increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Medically Complex unit. This part-time position offers a starting pay of $34/hr, with additional shift differentials and sign-on bonuses available.

The RN will provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from cardiac and oncology conditions, working closely with healthcare professionals in a supportive environment. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed in Michigan.
• Experience in rehabilitation or acute care is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient management.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Delegation

Leadership skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BLS certification

CRRN certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medically Complex (Cardiac/Oncology) – Days Day Shift

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Part‑time - Days
• Compensation: Starting at $34/hr (eligible for increase based on experience). Shift differentials and sign‑on bonuses available.
• Days Worked: Rotating schedule; Weekend requirement
• Hours: 24 hrs/week; 7:00am – 7:30pm
• Primary Location: Main Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI
• Department Name: Inpatient – 3S Medically Complex
• Other Benefits: Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

About the Facility

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized leader in inpatient rehabilitation, delivering hospital-level care for patients with complex medical needs. Our Inpatient Acute Rehab Medically Complex Unit specializes in caring for patients recovering from cardiac conditions, cancer‑related diagnoses, and other medically complex illnesses who require intensive rehabilitation with close medical oversight.

About the Role

As an RN in inpatient acute rehab you will provide comprehensive nursing care including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, and clinical coordination for medically complex patients. You will collaborate closely with LPNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary therapy teams to manage higher‑acuity conditions, support intensive rehabilitation, and drive safe discharge planning.

This unit is ideal for RNs who value clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary teamwork, and caring for medically complex patients in a fast‑paced, hospital‑based rehabilitation environment where you can see meaningful progress in a short period of time.

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: Responsible for all nursing care provided to patients at Mary Free Bed. Through careful assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking, each RN develops and/or follows a patient‑centered plan of care that aligns with the priorities and plans developed by the attending physician and other disciplines. The RN coordinates care for non‑licensed staff through delegation and follow‑up to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in performance improvement through identification of ways to improve care, reporting unexpected events or medical errors, and reporting near misses. Assist with data collection and documentation audits to support quality improvement measures.
• Patient Safety: Promote safety for all patients by following applicable department policies and procedures and by identifying and reporting unexpected events and near misses. Communicate safety concerns to the Nursing Leadership Team promptly.

Service Pillar of Excellence

• Customer Service: Demonstrate excellent customer service standards and behaviors while interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and colleagues. Discreetly handle confidential information and perform customer service recovery when necessary. Recognize unique cultural and religious needs and incorporate them into a patient‑specific plan of care that exceeds expectations.
• Physician and Colleague Relationships: Maintain effective working relationships with admitting and consulting physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Foster professional relationships among colleagues across disciplines.

People Pillar of Excellence

• Employee Competency: Demonstrate competency to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements and align with recognized standards of care and best practice benchmarks within the defined time frame.
• Professional Work Environment: Encourage a culture of personal accountability, solution‑seeking behavior, mutual respect, open communication, and enthusiasm for improvement.
• Employee Safety: Follow all policies and procedures related to employee safety. Communicate risks and maintain a safe physical work environment.
• Staff Selection, Development and Mentoring: Assist with employee selection, orientation, and training of new team members; provide professional, confidential interview feedback. Collaborate with the Clinical Care Coordinator and Nurse Educator for orientation.
• Student Preceptor and Mentoring: Provide clinical rotation experience for RN students in collaboration with the Clinical Care Coordinator or Nurse Educator.

Financial Performance Pillar of Excellence

• Fiscal Responsibility: Follow departmental policies regarding payroll, patient chargeable items, and cost‑saving initiatives. Share opportunities for efficiency with the Nursing Leadership Team.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors, encourage, coach, and monitor the same in team members. Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co‑workers while handling confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Identify problems and seek solutions, promote patient/family satisfaction, and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
• Education: Associate’s degree in nursing is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) required by 3rd anniversary. Mary Free Bed will fund training and certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• Experience as an RN, especially in rehabilitation or acute care, preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Time management, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under time constraints, handle interruptions, and prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels

• No specific requirements.
• Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time).
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3).
• Majority (more than 2/3).
• Stationary position: None.
• Traverse or move around work location: Frequently.
• Use keyboard: None.
• Operate department specific equipment: None.
• Ascend/descend equipment or ladder: None.
• Position self to accomplish essential functions: None.
• Receive and communicate information: None.
• Transport, position, and/or exert force up to 10 lb: None.
• Up to 25 lb: None.
• Up to 50 lb: None.
• Up to 75 lb: None.
• More than 100 lb: None.
• Other weight: Up to 35 lb occasionally.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and hazardous materials: Must understand and follow department policies related to employee safety and be competent with computer systems for documenting patient care.

Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. Reasonable accommodation requests apply to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If accommodation is needed, contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.