Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP) is a CARF-accredited, stroke-certified rehabilitation unit that functions as a specialized admission service within the hospital. Approximately 50% of the patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries, along with patients with other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants, as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants, including those requiring LVAD support. Additional patient populations include individuals with amputations, select joint replacements, and patients receiving oncology, dialysis, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) services. The unit operates similarly to a medical-surgical setting; patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily, and nursing plays a critical role in reinforcing therapy goals and promoting functional independence. This role is ideal for RNs who value patient education, rehabilitation nursing, teamwork, and long-term patient impact.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process; Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication; Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience; Reinforce therapy goals and promote functional independence

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing; Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability); Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance