Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem/PRN, Nights

About the role

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The position offers a competitive compensation of $54.00/Hour plus shift differential, and the opportunity to work at any of our Northern locations including Chester, Saddle Brook, and West Orange.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a Nursing Assistant to handle a manageable case load.
• Help patients achieve outlined goals and milestones based on their unique patient care plan.
• Receiving admissions and/or transfers.
• Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Timely and accurate documentation using EPIC.
• Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data, including labs and telemetry.
• Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Instructing and counseling patients/families.

Requirements

• Valid State RN License required.
• BLS required at hire.
• Minimum of 1 year as a full-time RN in an acute care, med/surg, acute medical rehabilitation or related hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or enrollment in BSN program preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Per Diem Requirement

• Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule.
• One Saturday or Sunday, one minor holiday/ major holiday.