Rehab Nurse Tech II Full Time Rotating 12 Hour Shifts

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a professional registered nurse to support unit and patient care needs.
• Assists with management of the electronic health record and paper chart.
• Cross‑trained to perform RNT job duties and expected to float to the direct care position as needed.
• Active participant in unit quality projects which can include data collection as well as unit equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Responsible to precept new RNT employees.
• Possesses expertise related to the specific needs for patients in the rehabilitation environment, including severe chronic conditions and complex disabilities.
• Member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation care team and supports interventions to help individuals and their families achieve independence, adjustments to the patients’ health, and to look beyond the disability or condition.
• Services adults and children.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.) is required, or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program with successful completion of two clinical rotations.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and provide the highest level of customer service.
• Understanding and support of Northwestern Medicine’s Mission and Values.
• Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
• Preferred: 2‑5 years work experience in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital, or skilled nursing facility.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

For detailed benefits information, visit https://jobs.nm.org/benefits.

Schedule

• 12‑hour shifts
• Days and Evenings
• 0.9 FTE