Patient Care Technician-Psychiatric Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

20h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 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 technician performs basic patient care activities. The position is casual, non-benefited, and works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

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

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, 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.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to multitask and function under stressful situations.
• Use critical-thinking skills 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, use appropriate telephone etiquette, and 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 work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

• The position is described as non-benefited. The company provides general benefits information, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching, but directs applicants to check eligibility by employment classification.

What This Job Offers

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