Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Little Rock, AR seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive inpatient rehab care for adults recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, and medically complex conditions. The RN will complete assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient progress, and collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and case managers. Responsibilities include patient and family education, documentation in the EMR, participation in interdisciplinary team conferences, and supporting a faith-based, patient-centered culture focused on safety, respect, and clinical excellence. Opportunities include ongoing education, specialty rehab training, and professional growth in a collaborative environment. Provide direct inpatient rehabilitation nursing care to adult patients with strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, and complex medical needs Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and contribute to individualized rehab care plans Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately Monitor, document, and report changes in patient status using the electronic medical record Educate patients and families on disease processes, rehab goals, safety, and discharge planning Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other team members in interdisciplinary rounds Promote a faith-based, patient-centered environment focused on dignity, respect, and compassion Maintain infection control, safety, and quality standards in accordance with hospital policies Participate in ongoing clinical education, competencies, and evidence-based practice initiatives Support continuous improvement in patient outcomes, satisfaction, and rehab program performance Inpatient rehabilitation nursing Patient assessment and care planning Medication administration and IV therapy Wound and skin integrity management Neurological and musculoskeletal assessment Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Infection control and patient safety Evidence-based clinical practice Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in Arkansas or compact state eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within specified timeframe Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred Prior inpatient rehab, med-surg, or neuro nursing experience preferred