About this role
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Educator – Spinal Cord Injury/Orthopedics
Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MS
Combine Your Nursing Expertise with Education That Changes Lives
Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced, compassionate Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (RN) Educator to join our Spinal Cord Injury/Orthopedics unit. This specialized role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation, enjoys teaching patients and families, and wants to help fellow nurses grow in their clinical practice.
As the Rehabilitation RN Educator, you'll play an essential role in helping patients and families understand their conditions, develop self-care skills, and prepare for life beyond hospitalization. You'll also support staff education, orientation, and professional development while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence.
If you're an experienced rehabilitation nurse ready to make a broader impact through education and clinical leadership, we invite you to Make It Methodist .
What You'll Do
Patient and Family Education
- Assess patient and family learning needs and develop individualized education plans.
- Plan and lead individual and group education sessions using evidence-based educational materials and teaching methods.
- Teach patients and families about their conditions, treatment plans, self-care procedures, and ongoing care needs.
- Support patients and families as they adjust to hospitalization, disability, and the rehabilitation process.
- Evaluate learning outcomes and reinforce education to promote safety, independence, and successful transitions after discharge.
- Document education provided, patient understanding, and progress toward learning goals.
Clinical Nursing and Patient Care
- Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in physical or emotional status, and communicate concerns appropriately.
- Coordinate patient education with therapy schedules, treatment plans, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in weekly patient care conferences and contribute to coordinated rehabilitation planning.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and help promote consistent, high-quality patient care.
Staff Education and Clinical Leadership
- Assist the Director/Nurse Manager with new employee orientation, staff education, and ongoing training.
- Identify staff learning needs and provide in-services and other educational activities.
- Support nursing staff in following clinical procedures, documentation standards, and best practices.
- Model professional nursing practice, effective communication, and leadership.
- Function as a team leader or charge nurse when assigned.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to patient education and nursing care.
What Makes Our Nursing Team Different?
- 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio with a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Rehabilitation Technician
- 8-hour shifts
- True interdisciplinary, coordinated care
- Close collaboration with specialized physicians and rehabilitation professionals
- Meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout recovery
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive team environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Current, valid Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license .
- Current BLS certification .
- At least one year of rehabilitation nursing experience required .
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification required, or must be obtained within 36 months of assuming the Educator role.
- Patient education experience preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- TB certification preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and excellent patient outcomes.
We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Additional Charge Nurse Pay when applicable
- Preceptor Pay
- Weekend differential
- Annual CRRN bonus for eligible employees
- Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for full-time employees
- Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Make It Methodist
At Methodist Rehabilitation, education is an essential part of recovery. The knowledge patients and families gain—and the skills our nurses develop—can make a lasting difference in health, safety, and independence.
If you're ready to combine your rehabilitation nursing experience with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and improving patient outcomes, we invite you to join our team.
Make It Methodist. Restoring lives and inspiring hope.