Patient Care Tech Registry- Observation

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

13h

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the role performs basic patient care activities and supports patient care unit operations. The position is listed as registry-observation, at 1.2 hours per week and 0.03 FTE, with a day (first) shift. Compensation is $22.15 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, or a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or a phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, including functioning in stressful situations.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work promptly as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone calls, intercoms, and call lights politely, use appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• Manage overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a broad range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED