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Location: US:WI:WAUWATOSA at our FROEDTERT BLUEMOUND REHAB HOSP facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Shift: Shift 4
Job Summary:
The Rehabilitation Care Technician (RCT), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated, age-appropriate care, in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manger in the Rehabilitation Hospital. The RCT assists patients with the tasks outline in their clinical competency assessment related to basic nursing skills, personal care skills, basic restorative services, and necessary rehabilitation skills. The RCT practices and performs what was taught during their CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The RCT may be asked to provide continuous safety observation. This job reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Rehabilitation Hospital and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Previous CNA experience is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:High school diploma or equivalent is required.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION:Completion of the Rehabilitation Care Technician course within six months
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:demonstrate strong verbal, nonverbal and written communication techniques. The RCT will demonstration effective listening skills.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:Current state of Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is required, otherwise must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and able to provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurse indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompasses all criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code and a minimum experience of one acute care medical/surgical clinical rotation. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
