Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only); minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired; no minimum years of experience required for other qualifications. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, developing individualized care plans, participating in patient rehabilitation programs, and initiating discharge planning and patient education from the day of admission.