Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation Care Unit

M onitor patients’ medical status, vital signs, responses to rehabilitation therapies; along with administration of medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care as needed . Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years.

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Employment Type: Full Time 

Shifts Available: Nights  

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am  

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

 

We are seeking a Physical Rehabilitation RN, sometimes referred to as an Inpatient Rehab Nurse or Physical Rehab RN. A Physical Rehabilitation RN in our hospital will specialize in caring for patients recovering from acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, or surgeries that require rehabilitation services. These nurses help patients regain independence, improve their physical and functional abilities, and adapt to new health circumstances.  

 

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to patients recovering from medical conditions such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, chronic diseases or other conditions  

• Monitor patients’ medical status, vital signs, responses to rehabilitation therapies; along with administration of medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care as needed 

• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and eating, in coordination with physical therapists and occupational therapists 

• Teach patients to use assistive devices, such as walkers, prosthetics, or wheelchairs 

• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and long-term care strategies 

• Participate in discharge planning, ensuring that patients are prepared for a safe transition to home or another care setting 

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

 

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Certified Rehab Registered Nurse (CRRN) or similar certification; preferred.
5. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
6. FIM score documentation knowledge.

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