Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurse Director

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Nashville, TN seeks an Inpatient Rehab Nurse Director to lead the clinical and operational performance of the rehabilitation unit, ensuring safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The role oversees nursing practice, staffing, workflow, budgeting input, and drives quality, safety, and regulatory readiness, while fostering a culture of learning and exceptional patient experience.

Job description

Inpatient Rehab Nurse Director

leads clinical and operational performance for a rehabilitation unit, ensuring safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing practice, staffing, and workflow to maintain high-quality care.


• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case management to coordinate complex rehab plans and improve patient outcomes.


• Drive quality and safety initiatives and ensure regulatory readiness.


• Contribute to budgeting and operational planning.


• Hire, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing staff to strengthen performance and engagement.


• Promote a culture of learning, inclusion, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and clinical oversight skills in inpatient rehabilitation.


• Proficiency in quality, safety, and compliance/regulatory practices.


• Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care and manage complex patient plans.


• Excellent communication, coaching, and team development skills.


• Business acumen to support budgeting input and unit performance.