📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: New York City, NY
- Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Practice type: Rehabilitation Hospital
- Care setting: Inpatient acute rehabilitation
- Patient population: Adults recovering from stroke, trauma, orthopedic surgery, and neurological conditions
📋 Daily Nursing Practice
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Supervise and deliver rehabilitation treatments while monitoring patient progress
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and adjust goals
- Provide direct patient care and education to patients and families
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff on complex cases
- Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in real time
✅ Qualifications
Education
Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
License
Current New York Registered Nurse license in good standing
Certification
CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred
Experience
One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred
Additional
Strong clinical assessment skills and rehabilitation knowledge
⏱ Schedule & Shift Details
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends
- Patient assignments: Focused rehabilitation caseload
- EMR System: Hospital-specific rehabilitation documentation platform
- Team structure: Collaborative nursing and therapy model
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with shift differentials
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time staff
- Generous paid time off that accrues from day one
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
👩⚕️ Clinical Team & Collaboration
At Encompass Health, nurses work closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and case managers in a true interdisciplinary environment. You will participate in daily team conferences to align on patient goals and celebrate incremental recoveries that lead to meaningful functional improvements.
- Interdisciplinary rounds focused on rehabilitation milestones
- Direct support from experienced rehabilitation nursing leadership
- Opportunities to mentor new staff and students
🩺 Tools & Resources
- Modern electronic medical record tailored for rehabilitation documentation
- Specialized rehabilitation equipment and monitoring systems
- Access to clinical decision support for complex rehab cases
🎓 Professional Development
- Tuition reimbursement for further nursing education
- Support for CRRN certification preparation
- Internal training programs on rehabilitation best practices
- Opportunities to attend relevant clinical conferences
🌆 Living and Working in New York City, NY
New York City offers an unmatched energy with world-class cultural institutions, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent public transportation. Nurses at this rehabilitation hospital enjoy convenient access to major subway lines while serving patients from across the metro area. The city provides abundant housing options from vibrant urban apartments to quieter residential communities in the outer boroughs.
- Robust public transit network
- Diverse culinary and recreational scene
- Strong demand for experienced rehabilitation professionals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical nurse-to-patient ratio?
Ratios vary by acuity but are designed to support safe, high-quality rehabilitation care.
Is CRRN certification required?
No, it is preferred but not required. We support staff pursuing this specialty certification.
How soon can I start?
Start dates are flexible depending on licensing and orientation scheduling.
Are there opportunities for full-time night shifts?
Yes, we have various shift options including nights to meet team and personal needs.
What kind of orientation is provided?
New nurses receive a comprehensive orientation tailored to rehabilitation nursing.
📈 Growth Within Rehabilitation Nursing
This role offers a strong foundation for long-term career development in rehabilitation nursing. Many of our nurses advance into charge nurse positions, clinical educator roles, or pursue advanced certifications while contributing to program development and quality improvement initiatives.
🔗 Registered Nurse – New York City, NY
This Registered Nurse position at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of York places you at the center of meaningful patient recoveries in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess patients, implement personalized care plans, and work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team to help individuals regain independence after serious illness or injury. The environment emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate care, and professional collaboration in a modern rehabilitation hospital. If you are an experienced RN looking for purposeful work where your skills directly impact lives in New York City, this opportunity allows you to practice at the intersection of acute care and long-term recovery.
🚀 Apply for This Position
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