What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse -FT/Nights -Acute Rehab In-Patient position at Mercy?
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Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
Full-Time (3-12's)
Nights (7pm-7am)
Experienced RN Incentives:
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
New RN Incentives:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
About our In-Patient Rehabilitation Unit:
Working on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit feels much like Med–Surg nursing, caring for patients who still need close medical oversight while participating in intensive therapy. The unit stays busy with assessments, medication and wound management, monitoring complex conditions, and caring for patients with needs such as central lines, oxygen support, or glucose management. Because ARU patients still require hospital-level care, you’ll use the same strong clinical skills you rely on in Med–Surg, including thorough assessments, IV and central line care, pain management, and quick response to any changes in condition.
Patients spend about three hours a day in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so nurses coordinate closely with therapy teams to ensure patients are medically ready, comfortable, and safe to participate. The atmosphere is highly collaborative—nurses, therapists, physicians, techs, case managers, and social workers communicate frequently about goals, progress, and any barriers to recovery. With longer patient stays than typical acute care, you build meaningful relationships and get to see their progress firsthand, which adds a rewarding sense of purpose to the work.
Overall, ARU blends the clinical complexity of Med–Surg with the uplifting momentum of rehabilitation. It’s fast‑paced, teamwork‑driven, and focused on helping patients regain function safely while managing their ongoing medical needs—an ideal fit for nurses who enjoy acute care and want a more patient-centered, collaborative environment.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications:
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
One more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.