Rehab Clinical Nurse - Hourly Rate

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a 9-bed rehabilitation unit operating 24/7. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, care planning, and patient education to support recovery and safe discharge.

Responsibilities include collaborating with PT/OT/Speech, developing individualized plans, promoting safety and regulatory compliance, and ensuring clear communication across the care continuum to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license essential.
• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required.
• Preferred candidate has a bachelor’s degree and <2 years of experience.
• Ability to work safely and with alertness is critical.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Collaborating with PT, OT, and Speech Therapy; developing individualized care plans.
• Educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.

Skills

Attention to safety

Patient care focus

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Role:

Providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a rehabilitation setting within a 9-bed unit that operates 24/7.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; collaborating with PT, OT, and Speech Therapy; developing individualized care plans; educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use; promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; and ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.

Qualifications & Skills:

Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; RN license essential; preferred candidate has a bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of experience. Ability to work safely and with alertness is critical.

Additional Details:

Focus on patient-centered care, addressing physical, psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs; participating in professional development; and maintaining compliance with standards of nursing care.