Rehab Nurse Tech Ortho Musculoskeletal Full Time Nights 12 hour shifts Sign on Bonus Offered

• Company Description 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?

Job Description

0.9 FTE 12-hour shifts Three East is a twenty-one-bed unit specializing in orthopedic / musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The program specializes in treating individuals with joint replacements, amputation, arthritis, disease that affect bones and muscles and orthopedic trauma, such as fracture, sports injury or other trauma. Our team is comprised of physicians, nurses, nursing assistants and therapists working together to provide exceptional care with a focus on patient and family education with the goal of discharging patients to the communities. $4,000 Sign on Bonus (internal transfers and rehires of less than a year are ineligible) The Rehab Nurse Tech 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. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critically ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Reinforces teaching previously taught by RN.

Qualifications

Required: High school or equivalent (GED) Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.) or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program, with the successful completion of two clinical rotations Maintains current CPR certification Basic math skills 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 12 lead EKG competency completed within 6 months of employment Preferred: 2-5 years of work experience is preferred in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.