Registered Nurse
Rockford, Illinois
RN
Posted Aug 27 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Rehab
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
About this role
Registered Nurse Career Opportunity
Respected and valued for your Registered Nurse skill set.
Are you looking for a career that's close to your heart and close to home? For many of us, it's more than shorter commutes. At Encompass Health, you'll feel at home, welcomed in like we've known each other for years.
Picture the opportunity to impact your community by providing care and support and being part of inspiring outcomes. Does that sound good to you? Good.
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Then you're in the right place. As a Registered Nurse, you know that small successes can have the biggest impacts. You'll use your specialized skills to provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing you time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.
You'll have access to the latest equipment and technology and work with team members who are collaborative, supportive and welcoming. Enjoy a rewarding career and benefits package that starts the same day you do, giving you the peace of mind and the work/life balance you deserve.
A little
about us
We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.
Our Benefits Start Day One
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.
Be The Registered Nurse You've Always Wanted To Be
Help patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans and targeting and resolving patient concerns. Enjoy building rewarding relationships with patients and their families and learn about their physical, mental and emotional needs to help them recover. Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate care, assist with direct patient care, answer call lights, and delegate as needed. Be a resource for the staff when they have questions or need assistance with complex patient needs. Celebrate patient wins along the way.
Required Certifications And Licensures
Current licensure or certification required by state regulations. CPR certification required (ACLS preferred). CRRN certification to be obtained within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements. At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting (within the last five years).
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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“CRRN certification to be obtained within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements. At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting (within the last five years). The Encompass Health Way We pro…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Rockford, Illinois
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Local household income
- $54,752/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Rockford area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, offering a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Known as the 'Forest City,' it features extensive parkland and a growing healthcare sector. The downtown area continues to revitalize, while nearby state parks provide weekend escapes for nurses seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Encompass Health is a national provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, operating rehabilitation hospitals across the United States. Nurses at Encompass Health work in a setting that emphasizes individualized, compassionate care aimed at guiding patients along their path to healing, using…
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