Patient Care Technician-Float Full-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician-Float reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of an RN, the technician performs basic patient care activities at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital.

The role also supports patient care unit workflow by communicating with patients, families, and staff; coordinating with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed; and helping validate admission, discharge, and census lists. The position is full-time and works nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, 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 graduate of a phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as 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.
• Use flexibility, organization, and multitasking skills, and function under stressful situations.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work quickly 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, 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 tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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