The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI), named Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana in 2022 and 2023, provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our campus on the west side of Indianapolis specializes in inpatient and outpatient evidence-based, patient-centered therapy for ages 15 and older. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Nursing Rehab Tech (NRT) is an integral part in the care provided to the patients and families we serve. The NRT at RHI understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors' others in the performance of their assigned duties. Our NRT's provide vital care to our patients and family that have a lasting impact on their recovery.

At RHI we offer robust training and support and encourage our NRT's to pursue the opportunity to progress through a career ladder to gain valuable experience and expertise in the healthcare field.

SUMMARY

This position exists to provide selected direct and indirect patient care activities for those members of the rehabilitation population not in need of constant attention of a licensed professional. The Nursing Rehabilitation Technician functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a licensed nursing team member, to provide patient services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Observes and reports patient comfort and safety needs, potential problems, and behaviors with an awareness of the needs of the patient in order to provide input to the staff nurse in an organized efficient manner for use in patient assessment and care planning.
• Recognizes and reports changes in a patient's health status. Understands and follows patient plan of care within job limitations including completions duties as assigned or unassigned.
• Administers personal care to patients, including bath and skin care. Demonstrates fundamental understanding of rehabilitation concepts to meet elimination, nutritional and psychosocial needs of assigned patients. Demonstrates ability to handle patients at all developmental and cognitive levels with patience and tact. Encourages patients to be active in their care.
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
• Responds consistently to direction of licensed clinical professionals in a positive manner. Demonstrates good judgment in setting own priorities in adapting work schedules and assignments. Responds quickly to call lights for all patients and offers other team members help without them asking.
• Focused on providing customer satisfaction (including, but not limited to, patients, coworkers, visitors, vendors and physicians) as a primary goal/outcome of all interactions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CNA, medical assistant experience preferred but not required.
• CPR certification

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.