Nursing Students – Patient Care Technician - Ernest Health

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest, our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 8 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Amputee Certification.  At our 30-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Idaho and surrounding states. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Nursing students may be eligible for level 3 career path pay by joining us as a Patient Care Tech!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including: 

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
• Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:

• Clinical Career Ladder levels
• Nursing Preceptor Programs
• PCT Career Path levels
• CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Required Skills:

·       High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

·       C.N.A certification preferred; C.N.A certification required in SNF, SC setting.

·       CPR Certification required

·       One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

·       Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

·       Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infection Control and proper body mechanics

·       Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

·       Utilizes policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

·       Effective organizational and time management skills.

·       Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

·       Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

·       Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: https://careers.ernesthealth.com/careers-home/

We're located in the following states:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.