Brain Injury Rehab Nurse Tech — Impact & Growth

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician (RNT) for Two East, a brain injury rehabilitation unit in Wheaton, IL. The role supports daily living activities, mobility, and complex care under RN supervision.

It requires CNA and CPR certifications, strong communication, and flexibility to rotate shifts including 8 and 12 hour schedules. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient safety, assist with therapies, and participate in unit quality efforts while

Qualifications

• Must hold active CNA certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset.
• Flexibility to handle variable shifts and patient needs.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility under RN supervision.
• Monitor skin integrity and implement preventive care per plan of care.
• Support catheterization, ostomy care, and bladder/bowel management as directed.
• Record vital signs, document data, and report changes to RN.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, and safe use of assistive devices.
• Assist with meals, feeding as ordered, and dietary needs.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician (RNT) for Two East, a brain injury rehabilitation unit in Wheaton, IL. The role supports daily living activities, mobility, and complex care under RN supervision.

It requires CNA and CPR certifications, strong communication, and flexibility to rotate shifts including 8 and 12 hour schedules. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient safety, assist with therapies, and participate in unit quality efforts while