Rehab Nurse Tech Ortho Musculoskeletal Full Time Nights 5 and 8 Hour shifts Sign on Bonus Offered
About The Position
The Rehab Nurse Tech works on Three East, a 21-bed unit specializing in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The unit treats patients with joint replacements, amputations, arthritis, diseases affecting bones and muscles, and orthopedic trauma, including fractures and sports injuries. Physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, and therapists work together to provide care focused on patient and family education and discharge to the community. In accordance with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, and applicable policies and standards, the Rehab Nurse Tech assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critically ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. The role works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit and reinforces teaching previously provided by an RN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.), or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program with successful completion of two clinical rotations.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Basic math skills.
- 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.
- Complete 12-lead EKG competency within 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 2–5 years of work experience in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital, or skilled nursing facility.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to non-critically ill patients.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Reinforce teaching previously provided by an RN.
- Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible hires; internal transfers and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine less than one year ago are ineligible, with a stated exception for certain new graduate internal employees pursuing their first licensed clinical RN position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
