Patient Care Technician, Float Pool
About The Position
This is a full-time (90% FTE) position for a Patient Care Technician in the Float Pool. The role involves working evening/night shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is located at UW Health Swedish American Hospital in northern Illinois. The role requires the technician to be listed as active and eligible in the Illinois Registry for CNA, possess a High School diploma or equivalent, and have computer experience. Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a fundamentals of nursing course and registration on the Illinois Department of Health Registry is required, or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN training in another country and completion of EKG. Bi-Annual CPR designation is also required. UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Requirements
- Must be listed as active and eligible in the Illinois Registry for CNA.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course and be registered on the Illinois Department of Health Registry or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country and completion of EKG.
- Bi-Annual CPR designation by recommended renewal date.
Nice To Haves
- Computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Float between different units as needed.
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to the nursing staff.
- Document patient care activities accurately.
- Respond to patient call lights and needs promptly.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Short and long-term disability
- Paternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
