RN-Rehabilitation Unit, Nights PRN

Logan Regional Medical Center; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia is seeking an RN–Rehabilitation to provide direct and individualized nursing care in a rehabilitation setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team to support functional recovery and independence.

This role emphasizes knowledge of rehabilitation nursing, strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaboration with therapists and other staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing principles and functional recovery.
• Strong clinical judgment in patient assessment and care planning.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient conditions and progress.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Coordinates care with therapy and medical staff to meet patient goals.
• Provides patient and family education related to rehabilitation, safety, and wellness.

Skills

Rehab nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

RN education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The RN–Rehabilitation provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients in a rehabilitation setting, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This RN role focuses on supporting patients with physical, functional, or neurological impairments as they recover and regain independence. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate optimal patient outcomes through restorative care and education.

Essential Functions

• Delivers comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient conditions and progress
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and rehabilitation exercises
• Coordinates care and collaborates with therapy and medical staff to meet patient goals
• Provides patient and family education related to rehabilitation, safety, and wellness
• Promotes a safe environment, follows infection control policies, and uses PPE appropriately
• Participates in patient discharge planning and ensures continuity of care
• Responds to emergencies and acts within the RN scope of practice and policy
• Supports hospital mission, goals, and performance improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing principles, functional recovery, and chronic condition management
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment in patient assessment and care planning
• Ability to adapt to diverse patient needs and age-specific considerations
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Strong documentation and computer skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and promote a positive team environment
• Capable of physical activity including lifting, moving patients, and standing/walking for extended periods

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience preferred
• Previous experience in rehabilitation or med-surg setting preferred