Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Stroke Rehab

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is hiring a Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in its nursing practice. Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with complex medical, physical, and cognitive disabilities and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. They support patients recovering from surgery, strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or multiple traumas, helping them achieve the highest level of independence.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates considered for the role may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final position level and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements for that level. Different levels may require additional certification, education, and experience.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner who develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing independent practitioner who manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced, confident practitioner who manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts 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.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with complex medical, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients recovering from surgery, strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or multiple traumas.
• Help patients achieve the highest level of independence.
• At Level 1, develop foundational clinical skills and provide patient care under close supervision.
• At Level 2, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• At Level 3, independently manage typical patient complexity, anticipate needs, and adapt care to clinical variations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed