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Nursing
The nursing program at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is nationally recognized and
respected as a model for rehabilitation nursing practice, education, and research.
Rehabilitation nurses help individuals affected by chronic illness or physical
disability to adapt to their disabilities, achieve their greatest potential, and work
toward productive, independent lives. They take a holistic approach to meeting patients’
medical, vocational, educational, environmental, and spiritual needs.
Rehabilitation nurses begin to work with individuals and their families soon after the onset
of a disabling injury or chronic illness. They continue to provide support in the form of
patient and family education and empower these individuals when they go home or return to work
or school. The rehabilitation nurse often teaches patients and their caregivers how to access
systems and resources.
Rehabilitation nursing is a philosophy of care, not a work setting or a phase of treatment.
Rehabilitation nurses base their practice on rehabilitative and restorative principles by:
- Managing complex medical issues
- Collaborating with other specialists
- Providing ongoing patient/caregiver education
- Setting goals for maximal independence
- Establishing plans of care to maintain optimal wellness 1
Building upon the heritage of leadership in rehabilitation nursing, care is provided based
on six key values: excellence, commitment, contribution, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
For information about positions in Nursing at Rancho Los Amigos National
Rehabilitation Center, visit the Company section of this web site.
For nursing related inquiries contact Nursing Administration:
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Department of Nursing
7601 East Imperial Highway, Room 156
Harriman Building
Downey, CA 90242
E-Mail: nursing@rancho.org
Telephone: (562) 401-7912
Fax: (562) 803-6231
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Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
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