What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Rehab position at Genesis / Pottstown Nursing and Rehab?
Details
Client Name
Genesis / Pottstown Nursing and Rehab
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
Specialty
Rehab
Job ID
30348057
Job Title
RN - Rehab
Weekly Pay
1957.0
Shift Details
Shift
8H Night (10-6)
Scheduled Hours
Job Order Details
Start Date
01 / 29 / 2025
End Date
03 / 26 / 2025
Duration
8 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title : Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Rehab RN)
Job Summary :
A Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Rehab RN) provides care to patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, helping them regain independence, function, and quality of life. The Rehab RN focuses on restoring physical, cognitive, and emotional health, coordinating care, and ensuring patients receive personalized therapy and support to meet their rehabilitation goals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop individualized rehabilitation care plans.
- Administer medications, therapies, and treatments, including pain management, wound care, and therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians, to ensure coordinated care and effective rehabilitation.
- Monitor patient progress, assess for complications, and adjust care plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Provide education to patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, adaptive techniques, and recovery strategies.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility, promoting independence and safety.
- Educate patients on the use of assistive devices, such as walkers, braces, and prosthetics, as needed.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, such as complications from injury, surgery, or chronic illness.
- Ensure compliance with rehabilitation protocols, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy goals.
- Document patient care, progress, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
- Advocate for patients and provide emotional support throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Qualifications :
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Client Details
Address
724 N. Charlotte St
City
Pottstown
State
Zip Code
19464
