Registered Nurse; RN - Physiatry; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation​/Park Ridge

Location

Park Ridge

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (preferred)

Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm (8.5‑hour shift with lunch); occasional Saturdays. On‑campus travel to and from clinics.

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Apply evidence‑based practice and clinical decision making while demonstrating compassion and effective communication.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and enhance the patient experience across the continuum of care.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds for handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force or perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.
• Additional department‑specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.