Rehab Nurse Tech II Full Time Rotating 8 Hour Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Wheaton, IL

About The Position

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. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? 8-hour shifts Days and Evenings 0.9FTE The Rehabilitation Nurse Technician II (RNT2) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The RNT has expertise related to the specific needs for patients in the rehabilitation environment which includes severe chronic conditions and complex disabilities. The RNT II is a 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. The RNT services adults and children In their primary responsibility, the RNT II works under the direction of a professional registered nurse to support unit and patient care needs. RNT II assists with management of the electronic health record and paper chart. The RNT is crossed trained to perform the RNT job duties and is expected to float to the direct care position as needed. The RNT II role serves as an active participant in the unit quality projects which can include data collection as well as unit equipment inventory and maintenance. The RNT II is responsible to precept new RNT employees. roles.

Requirements

High School or equivalent (GED)
High School degree, or G.E.D equivalent, is required.
Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.) is required or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program, with the 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 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.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years work experience is preferred in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

supports interventions to help individuals and their families achieve independence
adjustments to the patients’ health
look beyond the disability or condition
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
active participant in the unit quality projects which can include data collection as well as unit equipment inventory and maintenance
responsible to precept new RNT employees