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Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab

  • Wisconsin, Mequon

  • 08/01/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Acute Rehab RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from complex medical, surgical, and neurological conditions requiring physical rehabilitation. The RN facilitates a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to maximize patient independence, functional improvement, and safe discharge planning. This is a fast-paced unit focused on restoring function and improving the quality of life for patients transitioning from acute hospitalization to home or long-term care.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Deliver direct patient care based on individualized rehabilitation plans.
    2. Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients’ physical, emotional, and educational needs.
    3. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, case managers, and physicians.
    4. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage wound care, IV therapies, and other medical interventions.
    5. Promote patient engagement in self-care and functional mobility activities.
    6. Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and recovery goals.
    7. Document all patient care accurately and timely in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
    8. Participate in care conferences and patient-centered goal setting.
    9. Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate concerns effectively to providers.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Current RN license in the state.
    2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    3. 1–2 years of recent acute care or rehabilitation nursing experience
    4. Strong clinical skills in medical-surgical or post-acute settings
    5. Proficient in managing multiple patients in a dynamic environment
    6. Excellent communication and patient education skills

    Preferred Qualifications
    1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
    2. Experience in acute inpatient rehab or physical medicine and rehabilitation
    3. Knowledge of stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, or orthopedic recovery protocols
    4. Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) credential

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