Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab RN)

Amn Agency • Houston, TX

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About The Position

A rehabilitation nurse, or rehab nurse, is a nurse who helps patients of any age adjust to chronic illness or injury. The rehab nurse does this by creating care plans, helping educate and assist other caregivers, coordinating care from other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, psychiatrists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. Depending on their workplace, a rehab nurse may be a term for a nurse in any position who specializes in helping rehabilitate patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
• Must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
• Must have an active state license to work as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Create care plans for patients adjusting to chronic illness or injury.
• Educate and assist other caregivers in patient care.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals such as physical therapists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree