Rehabilitation
Nurse
The
rehabilitation nurse is a nurse who specializes
in assisting persons with disabilities and chronic
illness to attain optimal function, health, and
adapt to an altered lifestyle. Rehabilitation
nurses assist patients in their move towards independence
by setting realistic goals and treatment plans.
They work as part of a multidisciplinary team
and often coordinate patient care and team activities.
Rehabilitation
nurses may practice in a variety of settings,
including the following:
- hospitals
- inpatient rehabilitation
centers
- outpatient rehabilitation
centers
- long-term care facilities
- community and home
health settings
- insurance companies
- private practice
- schools
- industrial health centers
Rehabilitation
nurses provide care that helps to restore and
maintain function, and prevent complications.
They also provide patient and family education,
counseling, and case management. Rehabilitation
nurses serve as patient and family advocates and
also participate in research that helps improve
the practice of rehabilitation.
Registered
nurses who specialize in rehabilitation are often
certified by the Association of Rehabilitation
Nurses.
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