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Job Description
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital, an Encompass Health hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based inpatient rehab care. The RN will assess patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, orthopedic and neurological conditions, and other complex illnesses; develop and implement care plans; administer medications; monitor vitals; coordinate with an interdisciplinary rehab team; educate patients and families; and support safe discharges. Our patient-centered, team-driven culture emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, respect, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow your rehab nursing career. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of rehab patients' physical and neurological status Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the rehab team Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EHR in a timely, accurate manner Educate patients and families on diagnosis, rehab goals, medications, and self-care strategies for discharge Promote patient safety through infection control, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support interdisciplinary rehab goals Assist with use of rehab technologies and equipment to maximize functional recovery Support discharge planning and transition of care, including home care and follow-up needs Participate in ongoing education, competencies, and quality initiatives to maintain clinical excellence Required Skills Patient assessment Inpatient rehabilitation nursing Medication administration IV therapy Wound care Care planning and documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family education Vital signs and telemetry monitoring Infection control Safe patient handling and mobility Rehab equipment and technology use Electronic Health Records (EHR)