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Nurse Extern

Encompass Health·Moline, Illinois

Intern·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Assist patients with daily activities, hygiene, and feeding while monitoring and documenting vital signs and changes in condition. Support the rehabilitation team by performing special procedures and maintaining a clean patient environment.

Nurse Extern Career Opportunity

Encompass Health

Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and Healing Looking for a nursing career rooted in purpose, close to your heart and home? At Encompass Health, you’ll play a vital role in patients’ recoveries—providing individualized, compassionate care that makes a lasting impact. Here, small victories add up to monumental change, and you’ll thrive in an environment built on support, advanced resources, and teamwork.

A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.

Generous paid time off that accrues over time.

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.

Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Realize Your Vision as a New Registered Nurse

Assists patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation team.

Communicates patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists.

Documents appropriate patient information in their medical records.

Obtains vital signs and records in the electronic medical record.

Performs special procedures including the collection of urine, stool, and sputum.

Reviews treatments/ADLs/hygiene with patients and families.

Assists patients with feeding and attends Therapeutic Dining Group as indicated.

Assists patients with body mechanics.

Helps maintain clean and healthy environment for the patient

Assists with equipment care.

Qualifications

  • BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
  • Part-time or full-time active student status.
  • Successful completion of the first term of nursing courses of a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
  • Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
  • Initial term including didactic/skills lab must include fundamentals of nursing or course equivalent.
  • Return of one or two (if available) instructor evaluations indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
  • Successful completion of preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
  • Must present proof of continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation and remain in good academic standing.
  • One year experience in inpatient clinical setting preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

Requirements

Must be a current nursing student in good academic standing who has completed the first term of a professional RN or LPN program. BLS certification is required, and proof of continued enrollment is necessary throughout the program.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Communication
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Specimen Collection
  • Medical Documentation
  • Body Mechanics
  • ADL Assistance
  • BLS/CPR

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Continuous Education

Posting details

Employment type
Intern
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Moline, Illinois
Posted
May 11, 2026
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Hiring organization

Encompass Health

Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.

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