Why Shepherd Center

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Shepherd Center which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 BEST rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit and medical components on-stie, allowing us to begin the rehabilitation process sooner than other rehabilitation hospitals.

Our organization offers a full range of clinical specialties. Our Registered Nurses (RN) have the opportunity to work in outpatient or inpatient setting depending on available openings and have set schedules. Our on-site education and in-service opportunities make it possible for you to meet re-licensure needs while expanding your professional knowledge and skills. Backed by Shepherd’s commitment to education and professional development, you will be empowered to pursue opportunities in education, process improvement, research and leadership.

We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all departments, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Shepherd Center, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

What You’ll Be Doing

7p-7a Weeknights, No Weekends

At Shepherd Center, our expert clinicians help patients get the most out of rehabilitation. In fact, our patients are more independent and have better outcomes than the national average. As an Inpatient RN at Shepherd, you will be part of an amazing team committed to helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Our nursing care model combines relationship-based care with and evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care.

The Inpatient Registered Nurse “RN” provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

Department

We have openings in our Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Brain Injury Unit and our Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit.

Schedule

7p-7a Weeknights, No Weekends

Hours/Pay Period

72 hours per 2 week pay period

Schedule Details

· Three 12-hour shifts per week

· Set Schedules

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Required Minimum Education

Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university required.

Required Minimum Certification

· BLS required.

· Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.

Required Minimum Skills

· Basic computer skills.

· Basic competencies are expected in nursing practice, patient and employee safety, infection control, performance improvement, practice innovation, professional nursing practice, standards of clinical nursing practice, and systems for patient safety.

· Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient.

· Ability to assess patient and family needs and coordinate appropriate nursing plan of care.

· Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.

· Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.

· Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.

· Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.

· Maintains congenial working relationships with RNs and others.

· Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.

· Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS and appropriate specialty certification required after appropriate time frame.

Physical Demands

· Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.

· Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.

Working Conditions

· Normal patient care environment.

· Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

· Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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