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RN Rehabilitation Unit

Kindred Healthcare·Palestine, Texas

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with physical or neurological impairments to help them regain independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement restorative care plans and provide essential patient and family education.

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best.

We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other.

We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking.

Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

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

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

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Registered Nurse license and BLS certification. Clinical experience in rehabilitation or med-surg settings is preferred, along with a BSN.

  • bachelor degree
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Process
  • Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Patient Mobility Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Palestine, Texas
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based,...

Salary listed on 217 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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