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A Message from the Director of Nursing
Lisa Dowd, RN, BSN, CRRN, Director, Nursing Services
Shands Rehab Hospital, an acute rehabilitation facility, provides excellence in nursing care to patients with brain and spinal cord injury, stroke, major multiple traumas, orthopedic conditions and a variety of other disabling injuries or diseases. But more importantly, Shands Rehab is an interdisciplinary environment, dedicated to the continuing education of our nurses and the health and recovery of our patients. Working with psychiatrists, psychologists, physical, occupational and speech therapists, case managers, and a variety of other healthcare providers, our registered nurses utilize their unique talents and skills on a daily basis. With Joint Commission certification and recognition by the Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury program, our dedicated nurses are furthering our reputation for outstanding rehabilitative care. A specialty certification from the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Rehabilitation encompasses and recognizes our commitment to excellence. There is so much waiting for you and your career at Shands Rehab Hospital. As an integral part of Shands at the University of Florida, we also provide opportunities for continuing education and access to some of the country’s leading medical studies and research. Join us today in our mission to be the best. |
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