We are seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Nurse, sometimes referred to as an Inpatient Rehab Nurse or Physical Rehab RN.
Eligibility
Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027
Shift and hours
Days · 12-hour shifts, 7:00am to 7:00pm Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Unit and setting
Inpatient Rehab · Hospital caring for patients recovering from acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, or surgeries that require rehabilitation servicespatients recovering from acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, or surgeries
License
RN licensecurrent and valid state RN license
Term
PermanentPart time
Do you qualify?
License
current and valid state RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Certification
current BLS certificate upon hire, maintained currentCurrent BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Preferred
Education
BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience
previous acute care hospital experiencePrevious Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
direct care for patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, chronic diseases or other conditions
Day to day
monitor medical status, vital signs and responses to rehabilitation therapies; administer medications, manage IVs, provide wound care as neededMonitor patients’ medical status, vital signs, responses to rehabilitation therapies; along with administration of medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care as needed
Day to day
assist with exercises, mobility training and ADLs, in coordination with PTs and OTs
Day to day
teach patients to use assistive devices such as walkers, prosthetics or wheelchairsTeach patients to use assistive devices, such as walkers, prosthetics, or wheelchairs
Day to day
educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, treatment plans and long-term care strategiesEducate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and long-term care strategies
Day to day
participate in discharge planning for a safe transition to home or another care settingParticipate in discharge planning, ensuring that patients are prepared for a safe transition to home or another care setting
Details
St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MOLocation: St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO
Location: St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO
We are seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Nurse, sometimes referred to as an Inpatient Rehab Nurse or Physical Rehab RN. A Physical Rehabilitation Nurse in our hospital will specialize in caring for patients recovering from acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, or surgeries that require rehabilitation services. These nurses help patients regain independence, improve their physical and functional abilities, and adapt to new health circumstances.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
Provide direct care to patients recovering from medical conditions such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, chronic diseases or other conditions
Monitor patients’ medical status, vital signs, responses to rehabilitation therapies; along with administration of medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care as needed
Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and eating, in coordination with physical therapists and occupational therapists
Teach patients to use assistive devices, such as walkers, prosthetics, or wheelchairs
Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and long-term care strategies
Participate in discharge planning, ensuring that patients are prepared for a safe transition to home or another care setting
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
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Blue Springs features established and scenic subdivisions spread across distinct pockets of the city. Stone Creek sits approximately three miles south of downtown, offering tree-lined streets, quiet suburban living, and quick highway access near Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo.
Northward, Waterfield and Waterfield North provide a 320-home master-planned setting featuring three private lakes, neighborhood walking areas, and proximity to the Adams Dairy Parkway retail district. Established mid-tier subdivisions like Kingsridge and Plaza Estates, developed between the 1970s and 1990s along the Interstate 70 and Highway 40 corridors, offer mature lots close to local campuses and regional commutes.
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Commuters rely primarily on personal vehicles, with Interstate 70 serving as the central east-west arterial linking Blue Springs to regional hospital centers across the Kansas City metro area. Highway 40 and Adams Dairy Parkway function as primary surface thoroughfares for north-south navigation and local hospital clinics.
The average one-way commute time for residents is roughly 23 minutes, though westbound travel toward central Kansas City can back up during traditional morning rush hours.
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Outdoor recreation centers on expansive community parks and immediate access to Jackson County's major reservoirs. Water enthusiasts and trail runners take advantage of nearby Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake for boating, fishing, and shoreline hiking.
In town, Pink Hill Park features the Veteran's Way Memorial, sand volleyball courts, and a competitive BMX race course, while Central Park offers rentable plots in an active community garden alongside paved walking spaces.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
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