 | Rehabilitation (9 West)
Nurses who work in this 16-bed rehabilitation unit help develop the plan of care and deliver direct care to adult and geriatric patients with physical and cognitive function limitations. Types of patients admitted include those with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, CVA, amputation, multiple trauma and neurological disabilities.
Nurses on the unit are part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, therapists (occupational, physical and speech), patient care assistants, social workers, a rehab psychiatrist, dietician and chaplain. Nurses are encouraged to seek their rehabilitation certification.
Patients tend to stay longer on the rehabilitation unit than is typical on other inpatient units, and nurses often get to know their patients well. According to the nurse manager, staff members enjoy helping their patients learn to walk and think clearly once again following a debilitating medical emergency, illness or accident.
Learn more about physical medicine and rehabilitation at Regions.
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