Rehab/Long-Term Care Nurse (RN) | Palmyra, Missouri

A healthcare role is available in Palmyra, MO, seeking a Registered Nurse with expertise in Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. This contract position provides a unique opportunity to deliver specialized care, ensuring patient rehabilitation and quality of life improvement.

Location
Palmyra, MO, offers a welcoming community with a small-town atmosphere and access to essential amenities. It provides a balanced lifestyle with opportunities to explore regional parks and historic sites nearby.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care needs.
• Develop and implement care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to guide interventions.
• Administer treatments such as manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation assistance, and wound care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments accordingly, and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Document patient records and treatment minutes accurately using electronic systems.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and trainings.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants, aides, or students as needed.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct, ethics, and practice acts.

Qualifications / Desired Experience

• Registered Nurse licensure with experience in rehabilitation or long-term care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills.
• Ability to develop and modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Familiarity with wound care and therapeutic rehabilitation techniques.
• Proficient documentation skills complying with regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor support staff.

Schedule and Type

• 8-hour shifts, with night, weekend, or holiday coverage at 1.25x overtime.
• Contract position.

Healthcare professionals interested in advancing their careers in a rehabilitation-focused nursing role in Palmyra are encouraged to apply. This position follows a clinical interview process with timely outreach and decision-making. Embrace the opportunity to impact patient lives positively while working in a supportive and structured environment. Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career.