IHR PRN Patient Care Technician-Delnor Neurology Unit As Needed Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician IHR supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and works under the supervision of a registered nurse to perform basic patient care activities. The position requires a minimum commitment of four 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., within each six-week scheduling period, as needed. At least two weekend shifts and rotating holidays are required.

The technician provides delegated care, assists patients with daily activities, reports changes in patient condition, and helps maintain orderly patient rooms. The role also supports communication and workflow across the unit, including answering calls and lights, coordinating with other departments, and completing census-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students must have completed one clinical rotation, or candidates must be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Patient Care Technician experience in a hospital setting.
• 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, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, multitasking, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work 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, intercom, and call lights politely; communicate information to appropriate staff, family, or patients.
• Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
• Perform pre-census tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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