Location & Practice Overview

This position is based at a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, focused exclusively on post-acute recovery services.

Facility Type Inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
Care Setting On-site, hospital-based inpatient unit
Service Line Specialized rehabilitation nursing
Geographic Context Knoxville, East Tennessee

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of clinical status.
  • Administer medications and provide wound care according to established protocols.
  • Coordinate individualized rehabilitation plans with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Educate patients and families on recovery goals, self-care strategies, and discharge preparation.

Nurses maintain high standards of safety and quality while supporting patients through each phase of the inpatient rehabilitation stay.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active credentials and demonstrate readiness for specialized rehabilitation nursing practice.

Licensure
Current state Registered Nurse license
Certifications
CPR/BCLS required; ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred
Experience
Minimum six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
Skills
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal abilities

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured on an hourly basis with a confirmed sign-on incentive for qualifying candidates. A standard benefits package supports full-time team members.

  • Compensation: $33.50–$38.00 per hour
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible-spending and health-savings account options
  • Paid time off for full-time employees
  • 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and loan assistance
  • Life, accident, critical-injury, short- and long-term disability insurance, and identity theft coverage

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Shift Options Day or night shifts available
Work Setting On-site inpatient facility
Environment Interdisciplinary rehabilitation unit with private patient rooms

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses care for adults recovering from significant functional loss who require intensive inpatient rehabilitation before returning home or to a lower level of care.

Age Group Adults
Primary Conditions Stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, trauma, and other complex neurological or orthopedic conditions
Acuity Post-acute, medically stable yet functionally impaired
Care Pathway Inpatient rehabilitation with focus on restoring independence

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this role centers on evidence-based nursing support within an intensive rehabilitation program that integrates medical management with functional recovery.

Primary Focus Inpatient rehabilitation nursing for complex recovery conditions
Key Clinical Areas Stroke recovery, neurological wellness, and trauma rehabilitation
Supporting Services Coordination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy goals
Care Model Individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans

Role Highlights

This position stands apart through its dedicated focus on specialized rehabilitation nursing within a free-standing inpatient rehab hospital rather than a general acute-care unit.

  • Practice in a 57-bed facility purpose-built for intensive rehabilitation rather than mixed medical-surgical care.
  • Work within a model that targets a low patient-to-rehab nurse ratio to support individualized recovery.
  • Access structured clinical development and clear advancement pathways specific to rehabilitation nursing.
  • Collaborate daily with a full interdisciplinary team centered on functional outcomes and discharge readiness.

About Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located at 1250 Tennova Medical Way in Knoxville, Tennessee. It operates as a joint venture among Lifepoint Rehabilitation, Tennova Healthcare, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The hospital specializes in helping patients regain function after stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, trauma, amputation, orthopedic injury, and other complex conditions through customized physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Facility Size 57 private inpatient beds
Ownership Structure Joint venture of Lifepoint Rehabilitation, Tennova Healthcare, and University of Tennessee Medical Center
Primary Services Inpatient acute rehabilitation including stroke, neurological, trauma, and orthopedic recovery programs
Location 1250 Tennova Medical Way, Knoxville, TN 37909

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior rehabilitation nursing experience required?
Prior rehab-specific experience is not listed as mandatory. Six months of medical/surgical acute-care experience is preferred, and CRRN certification is preferred but not required.
Are both day and night shifts available?
Yes. Full-time positions are posted for both day and night shifts at this facility.
What does the interdisciplinary team look like on a typical day?
Nurses work alongside physicians trained in rehabilitation medicine, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical staff to coordinate each patient’s recovery plan.
Is the sign-on bonus available for all full-time hires?
A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered with qualifying full-time positions; specific eligibility details are confirmed during the hiring process.
Does the hospital provide specialty training for nurses new to rehabilitation?
The facility emphasizes robust training and clinical development pathways designed to support nurses transitioning into specialized rehabilitation nursing.
What is the typical patient-to-nurse ratio goal?
The hospital targets a low patient-to-rehab nurse ratio of approximately 5–7 patients per nurse to support individualized care.

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Rehabilitation Registered Nurse for its 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role centers on adult patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, trauma, and other complex conditions that require intensive functional restoration. Nurses assess patients, administer medications, manage wound care, document in the electronic health record, educate patients and families, and coordinate individualized rehab plans with an interdisciplinary team that includes rehabilitation physicians and therapy disciplines. Positions are available on day or night shifts and are compensated at $33.50–$38.00 per hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and income-protection programs. Candidates need a current Registered Nurse license, CPR/BCLS certification, and preferably at least six months of acute medical/surgical experience; ACLS and CRRN are preferred. The hospital operates as a joint venture of Lifepoint Rehabilitation, Tennova Healthcare, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center, offering a focused rehabilitation environment with structured clinical development pathways for nurses building careers in specialized rehab nursing.

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