Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Rehab Unit Part-time Days

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idahowhere nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We're proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's list of "Great Community Hospitals," and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you'll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcomewe're committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you're looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your communityyou belong at St. Joe's.

Job Summary

The RNRehabilitation 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