Registered Nurse, (RN) Rehabilitation

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interdisciplinary team environment

Healing-centered facility

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Skill-building & certifications

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation in Madison, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated rehabilitation team on a 3x12 night schedule (7p–7a) with rotating weekends. You will perform patient assessments, nursing interventions, and documentation to support medical necessity and care plans.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, graduation from an accredited program (ADN/BSN/Diploma), BLS, and 6 months of acute care or med/surg experience. ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license in New Jersey
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, or Diploma)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred but not required
• Minimum six (6) months of acute care or med/surg experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Rehabilitation-focused mindset

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Graduate of accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN/Diploma)

Job description

Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast, and is jointly operated with Atlantic Health System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our rehabilitation nursing team provides patient-centered care focused on recovery and independence. Nurses benefit from low patient ratios, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

How you'll contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, or Diploma)
• Current RN licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred but not required
• Minimum six (6) months of acute care or med/surg experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and rehabilitation-focused mindset

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Modern, healing-centered facility with specialized rehabilitation resources
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios (goal of 5-7:1) to ensure safe, attentive care
• Opportunities for skill-building, specialty certification, and clinical growth
• A workplace culture built on respect, learning, and shared commitment to positive patient outcomes

Hourly range: $35.74/hr. - $48.26/hr.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.