New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP) at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. The IRP is a CARF-accredited, stroke-certified rehabilitation unit that cares for medically complex patients, focusing on developing strong rehabilitation-focused nursing skills. Approximately 50% of the patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries, along with patients with other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants, as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants, including those requiring LVAD support. Additional patient populations include individuals with amputations, select joint replacements, and patients receiving oncology, dialysis, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) services. This diverse patient census provides RNs with broad clinical exposure and ongoing learning opportunities. The unit operates similarly to a medical-surgical setting, but does not utilize telemetry monitoring. Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily (physical, occupational, and speech therapy as appropriate), and nursing plays a critical role in reinforcing therapy goals and promoting functional independence. This role is ideal for RNs who value patient education, rehabilitation nursing, teamwork, and long-term patient impact, while continuing to build strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication skills.
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
- Reinforce therapy goals and promote functional independence.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
