Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.
The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes.
About the Role
This position is for a Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Rehabilitation Registered Nurse practice setting. Final position level and compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level.
Rehabilitation nurses specialize in caring for patients with complex medical, physical, and cognitive disabilities. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing care for patients recovering from surgery, strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or multiple traumas, helping them achieve the highest level of independence.
- Nurse Level 1 (N1) – Supervised Learner: Entry-level nurse developing foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.
- Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner: Developing nurse independently managing routine patient care and escalating more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
- Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner: Experienced nurse independently managing typical patient complexity, anticipating needs, and adapting care to clinical variations.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to Utah.
- Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physical Requirements
- Carrying
- Climbing
- Color Determination
- Crawling
- Far Vision
- Lifting
- Listening
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Pulling and/or Pushing
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Speaking
- Standing
- Stooping and Crouching
- Tasting or Smelling
- Walking