Rehabilitation Nurse (RN) in Shelbina, MO

Provide specialized nursing care focused on rehabilitation and long-term care within a supportive healthcare environment. This contract opportunity involves assessing and treating patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care needs, ensuring adherence to the highest clinical and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough screenings and evaluations of patients with rehabilitation needs, developing tailored plans of care.
• Utilize evidence-based standardized assessments to guide clinical interventions.
• Perform a variety of rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation support, therapeutic exercises, wound care, and the use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress, documenting clinical outcomes, and modifying treatment plans as required.
• Deliver patient and caregiver education, counseling on physical disorders, and collaborate closely with healthcare team members.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries and ensure accurate electronic documentation of all clinical activities.
• Maintain compliance with professional ethics, state practice acts, and organizational policies.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students.
• Participate actively in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and continuous training sessions.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current and valid RN license with experience in Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care nursing.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practice standards and regulatory requirements in rehabilitation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation.
• Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Location Overview: Shelbina, Missouri offers a welcoming, small-town atmosphere with a rich history and tight-knit community. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, community events, and access to local parks and recreational activities. The area's affordability and friendly environment provide an excellent setting for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work balanced with quality living.

Additional Details:

• Schedule includes 8-hour night shifts with time-and-a-quarter overtime and holiday pay.
• Candidates will follow a streamlined clinical interview process with rapid communication and prompt decisions.
• New graduates will be presented for facility review without the clinical interview process.
• This is a contract position, ideal for those adaptable to temporary assignments.

Explore this rewarding opportunity to apply your rehabilitation nursing skills in a dedicated setting. Submit your application to advance your career today.