Patient Care Technician-Psychiatric Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

1d • $18 - $25

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 the supervision of an RN, the technician performs basic patient care activities. This is a casual, non-benefited night-shift position with hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

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, 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, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, and function under stressful situations.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work promptly 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 concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
• Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• The position is casual and non-benefited.
• The company describes a broad benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

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