Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurse

Rosaires Care; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Lexington. The RN will assess, monitor, document patient status, administer medications, and deliver evidence-based nursing care tailored to stroke, brain and spinal cord injury recovery, and other complex needs.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, coordination with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory compliance in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and medication administration skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient progress.
• Administer medications and carry out prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and functional independence.
• Document care and outcomes according to clinical and regulatory standards.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication with patients/families

Lifelong learning

Job description

Registered Nurse (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Assess, monitor, and document patient condition for individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and other complex needs. Administer medications and treatments, and maintain safe, evidence-based nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient progress
• Administer medications and carry out prescribed treatments
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and functional independence
• Document care and outcomes according to clinical and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and medication administration skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate communication and patient/family education skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice