Rehab/Long-Term Care Nurse (RN) | Dover, New Hampshire

This opportunity suits registered nurses with experience in rehab and long-term care settings looking to work in a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation unit. The position is offered on a contract basis, providing a chance to apply specialized skills in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients recovering from rehabilitation needs, including management of IVs and use of specialized equipment such as mechanical lifts and infusion pumps.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Assist with wound care, and care for patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury when applicable.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in an electronic medical record system.
• Adhere to unit policies, including dress code and patient safety protocols.
• Participate in weekend rotations approximately every other weekend.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Current registered nurse licensure.
• Experience in rehab or medical-surgical nursing.
• IV therapy experience is required.
• Wound care, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience preferred.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Flexibility, kindness, and thoroughness in patient care approach.

Schedule/Hours:

• Variable shifts with day and night coverage.
• Approximately a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio depending on census.
• Weekend work every other weekend.

Benefits and Perks:

• Engage in a supportive environment with a manageable staff-to-patient ratio.
• Opportunity to use advanced clinical skills with access to modern equipment.
• Contract role with potential for schedule flexibility.

Location Overview:

Located in the Dover, NH region, this role places you within proximity to the surrounding community with access to quality healthcare services in a comfortable, general care building setting. The inpatient rehab unit is situated on the third floor, featuring 19 beds and a dedicated staffing model to maintain quality patient care.

A rewarding contract role awaits nurses ready to make a positive impact within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Apply today to contribute your specialized expertise while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative health care environment.