Nurse Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Nurse Technician for the Rehabilitation unit on the night shift. You will join a dedicated team delivering essential patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Role requires CPR/BCLS certification and excellent communication skills; six months of acute or long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties.
• Assist with daily living activities and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Take and document vital signs and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Respond to patient call lights and paging systems promptly.
• Maintain patient comfort and assist with mobility and positioning.

Skills

CPR/BCLS certification

Communication skills

Nursing assistant experience

Job description

Nurse Technician- Rehabilitation

Shift: Full Time | Nights

$3,000 Sign on Bonus

Your experience matters

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities heathier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About Us

At Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Stroke Specialty program.

How you'll contribute

You’ll make an impact by providing essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients. This includes but is not limited to:

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• CPR/BCLS certification required
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

To see our full benefits and how WE invest in YOU, use the link below:

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EEOC Statement

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.