Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehab
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Garden City, KS, 67846-5679
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : 30.58-42.99 HOUR
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year RN experience
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.
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Frequently asked questions
In Garden City, an inpatient rehab RN plays a vital role in guiding post-stroke patients through physical and emotional recovery, ensuring safety and optimal health. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to tailor rehab plans that fit individual patient needs.
Proficiency in neurological assessments, wound care, and patient mobility techniques are crucial. Experience with cardiopulmonary rehab and understanding rehabilitation nursing protocols enhance care quality in inpatient rehab settings.
Registered Nurses in inpatient rehab can advance to roles like rehab nurse coordinators or clinical educators. Developing expertise in specialty certifications and leadership can open pathways to management or advanced practice nursing roles.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate, faith-driven care, encouraging nurses to focus on holistic patient well-being—addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while fostering a supportive team environment.
This role uniquely combines a collaborative team culture with a flexible schedule and an educational program that supports professional development, all within a mission-driven organization committed to humankindness.
Garden City shows steady demand for inpatient rehab nurses due to its growing healthcare facilities. However, competition remains moderate, favoring candidates with relevant RN experience and specialty certifications.
Holding a current Kansas RN license or a multistate compact license is essential. Additional credentials like Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) can significantly boost employability in this region.
Registered Nurses specializing in inpatient rehab in Garden City typically earn between $65,000 and $78,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and healthcare market standards for rehab nursing roles.
The position involves medium physical effort, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and frequent patient mobility assistance, requiring stamina and ergonomic awareness to maintain safety.
A typical shift includes assessing patient progress, coordinating rehab therapies, educating families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery outcomes in a faith-based environment.