RN Inpatient Rehabilitation

Paducah, Kentucky

Mercy Health
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BSMMHPUSR238951EXTERNALENUS Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Job Summary:

The Inpatient Rehab Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

  • Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
  • Implementing clinical nursing interventions
  • Having a highly diverse medical skillset
  • Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
  • Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition
  • Assesses, stages, photographs, and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy
  • Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
  • Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Experience:

  • 1 year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)
  • 1 year of experience in an acute rehabilitation facility (preferred, not required)

Training:

  • EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)



Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Why Choose Mercy Health?

At Mercy Health, we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care. From the moment you join Mercy Health, we re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.

With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at .


Life and Work Should Fit Together

We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.

Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise

Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more

Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays

Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance

Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization

Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth

Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance

Discover how Mercy Health is the place for you .


Date Posted: 11 May 2025
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