Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehab

Prime Healthcare • Blue Springs, MO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Nurse, also referred to as an Inpatient Rehab Nurse or Physical Rehab RN. This nurse specializes in caring for patients recovering from acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, or surgeries requiring rehabilitation services. The role helps patients regain independence, improve physical and functional abilities, and adapt to new health circumstances. This is a full-time, day-shift position at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter (preferred).
• Previous acute-care hospital experience (preferred).
• Ventilator management experience (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, chronic diseases, and other conditions.
• Monitor patients’ medical status, vital signs, and responses to rehabilitation therapies; administer medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care as needed.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating, in coordination with physical and occupational therapists.
• Teach patients to use assistive devices such as walkers, prosthetics, or wheelchairs.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and long-term care strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure patients are prepared for a safe transition home or to another care setting.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed