What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Title: Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Rehab RN)
Job Summary:
A rehabilitation registered nurse provides care to patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. 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
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, such as complications from injury, surgery, or chronic illness
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted
- Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in rehabilitation
