RN, Rehab (3979)

Position Summary:

The RN, Rehab provides comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, supporting functional improvement and a safe return to daily activities. This role conducts detailed assessments, monitors patient progress, and delivers evidence-based nursing interventions that enhance mobility, strength, endurance, and self-care. Working collaboratively with physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams, the RN helps coordinate rehabilitation plans and reinforce therapeutic goals throughout the patient's stay. As part of a supportive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment, this position promotes patient and family understanding of treatment expectations, home safety, and long-term health management through clear education and ongoing communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing assessments of patient status, functional abilities, and rehabilitation progress, responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Coordinate individualized care plans with therapy disciplines and physicians to support goal-directed rehabilitation and safe transitions of care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions while monitoring their effectiveness and patient tolerance.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, functional outcomes, and patient education within the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families on self-care strategies, mobility techniques, equipment use, and discharge instructions to promote independence and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance patient engagement, reduce complications, and support quality and safety initiatives in the rehab setting.