Patient Care Technician-Inpatient Nursing

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • McHenry, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is continuously seeking talented individuals for current and upcoming inpatient nursing opportunities. Applicants may be considered for positions across inpatient units, including Cardiac Telemetry, Float Pool, Medical Surgical Observation, Medical Surgical Oncology, and Neuro Telemetry. Specific opportunities will be shared based on applicants’ qualifications and interests.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care activities and supports unit operations. The role requires flexibility, organization, multitasking, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize and complete work as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change. Patient Care Technicians work 12-hour shifts, either days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend commitments and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current qualification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school enrollment with one semester of clinical experience completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from 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, measuring blood glucose, 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, multitasking, and critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work as needs 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 with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Perform pre-census tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.
• Adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED