Rehab Nurse Tech — Patient Care, Mobility & Safety

Northwesternmedicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician (RNT) to support an interdisciplinary rehabilitation care team. Under RN supervision, the RNT assists adults and children with activities of daily living, mobility, skin care, and therapy readiness in a busy rehabilitation unit.

The role includes 12-lead EKG, de-escalation techniques, data collection for quality projects, and precepting new staff. 8-hour shifts, 0.8FTE, and a focus on safe patient handling are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Assists with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to RN.
• Performs 12-lead EKG under supervision.
• Applies de-escalation techniques when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Support skin care and hygiene per care plan.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.
• Assist with transfers and therapy readiness.
• Support patients with meals and diet as ordered.
• Assist with use of assistive devices and prosthetics.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ED and ECG monitoring

De-escalation

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician (RNT) to support an interdisciplinary rehabilitation care team. Under RN supervision, the RNT assists adults and children with activities of daily living, mobility, skin care, and therapy readiness in a busy rehabilitation unit.

The role includes 12-lead EKG, de-escalation techniques, data collection for quality projects, and precepting new staff. 8-hour shifts, 0.8FTE, and a focus on safe patient handling are emphasized.