Rehab Nurse Technician-Inpatient Rehab Part Time

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?

• Under the direction/delegation and supervision of a professional registered nurse, assist the patient with activities of daily living, mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Provide additional technical skills under the direction of the RN, including de-escalation techniques and 12-lead EKG.
• Precept new RNT employees and partner with RNT-certified nursing students during clinical rotation.
• Serve as an active participant in unit quality projects, including data collection and unit equipment inventory/maintenance.
• Participate in patient care activities such as transfers, mobility, feeding support, and therapy readiness preparation.
• Assist with menus, meals, and nutrition-related observations, including calorie counts, intake/output, and dysphagia guidance under RN direction.
• Respond to patient call lights and meet care needs with appropriate urgency.
• Support safety and environmental rounds and contribute to de-escalation and one-to-one safety supervision as needed.
• Maintain and organize unit equipment inventories and participate in bedside handoffs.
• Provide support on the Cardiac Arrest team and participate in other clinical activities as assigned by nursing leadership.

• Participates in system and local quality improvement goals.
• Collects data and audits for Joint Commission readiness and improvement projects.
• Assists in maintaining unit readiness to meet regulatory standards.

• Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide patient-focused care.
• Communicates effectively with patients at an appropriate age and cognitive level, with cultural sensitivity.
• Interacts effectively with peers and hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
• Triage patient or general concerns to the RN as needed.

• Contributes to safe, effective, and professional patient care, including use of safety/restrictive devices.
• Follows Infection Control policies and Marianjoy policies on precautions and safety procedures.

• Rotates to all units based on patient care needs.
• Adjusts to changes in policy, procedures, and patient population.

• High School or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.) or current enrollment in an RN nursing program with 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 high-level customer service.
• Understanding and support of Northwestern Medicine’s Mission and Values.
• Ability to manage flexibility in a changing environment.
• 12-lead EKG competency completed within 6 months of employment.

• Physical demands include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 55 pounds.

• 2-5 years of work experience in rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital, or skilled nursing facility.

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.

Benefits:
We offer a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility:
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. New graduate internal employees pursuing their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending upon the job family.