Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Care Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

5d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and procedures necessary to support the care, comfort, and safety of patients. The PCT demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit. Employees are expected to uphold and promote Endeavor Health’s mission, vision, and values and deliver services with compassion. This full-time position is based in the Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital. It is a night-shift role with rotating weekends and a 36-hour schedule. No prior work experience is required. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association is required. CNA training and a medical or surgical nursing clinical rotation are preferred. The PCT provides direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision, supports patient and visitor needs, assists with safe movement and activities of daily living, helps with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and performs assigned procedures and documentation. The role may include remaining with a patient as a safety companion or observer. Work involves exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, chemicals, and other hazards. The employee must be able to work under pressure and perform regular physical activity throughout the shift.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization, and the ability to receive and follow through on directions.
Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the welfare of patients and families.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet patient care needs and meet the role’s visual, auditory, and manual dexterity demands.
Use appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency lifting and transfers; in urgent events, may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other personal protective equipment when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course.
Completion of at least one clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

Interact with patients and visitors; answer call lights and phones, assist visitors, and perform purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients.
Assist patients with ambulation and help nursing staff transfer, lift, and reposition patients using safe patient-handling equipment.
Provide basic care under RN/LPN supervision, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating and feeding assistance, toileting, positioning, and bed making; follow patient and staff safety procedures.
Assist with room setup and patient admission, orientation, discharge, and transfer; escort or transport patients safely and keep them updated.
Complete and document activities including activities of daily living, vital signs, weights, intake and output, and calorie counts according to policy and procedure.
Explain and perform assigned procedures, such as urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care, and dressing changes, under nursing direction; notify appropriate personnel of responses and questions.
Collect non-sterile specimens, including routine urinalysis and stool specimens, and perform point-of-care blood glucose testing under nursing direction.
Promote and maintain skin integrity by reporting patient problems to the appropriate team member.
Remain with a patient as a care companion, sitter, or observer when requested by an RN or LPN to support patient safety.
Support indirect patient care by restocking equipment and linens, cleaning equipment, and performing unit support duties.
Answer and relay telephone calls; file and maintain records; retrieve and deliver supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
Attend in-depth orientation for patient care skills and observe fire, safety, and patient experience procedures and standards.