Registered Nurse – Inpatient Rehab (IPR)

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Inpatient Rehab (IPR)
Job Number: 82159
Location: Onsite (Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit)
Job Type: Contract (13 weeks) | Full-time

Job Summary
Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of compassionate, high-quality patient care on an Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR) unit. Using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation), you will provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and patient/family teaching; communicate pertinent information to the care team; and help identify and implement solutions when patient goals vary from plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee evidence-based nursing care for a diverse IPR caseload.

• Conduct thorough assessments; develop individualized care plans and patient/family education.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and communicate changing patient needs to the team.

• Document timely and accurately in the EMR; ensure safe handoffs.

• Support safe patient mobility, transfers, and ADL training consistent with rehab goals.

• Participate in quality/safety initiatives; escalate concerns and contribute to solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.

• BLS certification (AHA or equivalent).

• Proficiency with the full nursing process, patient/family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Strong documentation, time-management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior inpatient rehab (IPR) experience.

• ACLS certification.

• Experience with safe patient handling/transfer techniques; willingness to complete an 8-hour transfer training class.

• EMR proficiency.

Schedule & Expected Hours

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours).

• Day (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) or Night (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.); weekends/holidays as needed based on unit staffing.

• Two openings available.

What to Expect

• Team-based rehab environment with nursing leadership responsibilities (delegation/supervision within scope).

• Focus on goal-oriented recovery, patient education, and safe progression of mobility/self-care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.