Registered Nurse (RN) - 7-3 Shift - Spinal Cord Injury (4699)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekend differential

403(b) retirement plan

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, MS is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. As a rehabilitation nurse, you will support patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and orthopedic conditions, delivering patient-centered care in a unique rehab setting.

You will have time with patients, educate families, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other professionals to create individualized

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify individual patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient condition and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care throughout the rehabilitation stay.
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, self-care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and nursing best practices.
• Promote a safe, healing environment that supports patient recovery and independence.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - Mississippi

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS 39216, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Job Shift: First Shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), Job Category: Nurse, Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Help patients regain independence through compassionate, specialized rehabilitation care.

Methodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. As a rehabilitation nurse, you'll build meaningful relationships with patients and their families while helping individuals recover from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical diagnoses.

Unlike traditional acute care settings, you'll have the opportunity to spend quality time with your patients, celebrate their progress, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journey.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify individual patient needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient condition and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care throughout the rehabilitation stay.
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, self-care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and nursing best practices.
• Promote a safe, healing environment that supports patient recovery and independence.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Every Other Weekend Required

Qualifications: Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Mississippi.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred

• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Previous rehabilitation, medical-surgical, neurological, orthopedic, or acute care nursing experience.

Why Join Methodist Rehabilitation Center?

At Methodist Rehabilitation Center, rehabilitation nursing is about more than providing care - it's about helping patients achieve life-changing milestones. You'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your relationships with patients truly matter.

What Makes Our Nursing Team Different?

• 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio with a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Rehabilitation Technician
• 8-hour shifts
• True interdisciplinary, coordinated care
• Work closely with a specialized team of physicians and rehabilitation professionals
• Exceptional patient outcomes
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their recovery
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Charge Nurse Pay
• Preceptor Pay
• Weekend Differential
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Annual Bonus (for eligible employees)
• Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for full-time employees
• Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance

If you're passionate about helping patients rebuild their lives and want to be part of a team that delivers exceptional rehabilitation care, we'd love to hear from you.