Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)·West Orange, New Jersey
Partner with Nursing Assistants to manage patient caseloads and help patients achieve goals based on unique care plans. Responsibilities include performing systematic assessments, documenting in EPIC, and processing medical orders.
On each shift, you will partner with a Nursing Assistant and handle a manageable case load. Together, you will help our patients achieve the 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.
Minimum 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
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. Additional Data Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Requires a valid State RN License, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience in acute care or rehabilitation settings. A BSN or enrollment in a BSN program is preferred.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.
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