Cardiac Telemetry Nursing Assistant — FT Nights

Hugh Chatham Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a patient care technician to assist registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation, while documenting in the EMR. The role requires basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.

The position involves performing vitals, rounding, admissions/discharges, and specimen collection under RN supervision, with an emphasis on patient safety, infection control, and aging-in-care principles within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Certification addendum and ongoing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care (bathing, feeding, ambulation, transfers).
• Record vital signs, intake/output, daily weights in EMR.
• Perform rounding and communicate patient/family needs to RN.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

GED or HS diploma

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a patient care technician to assist registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation, while documenting in the EMR. The role requires basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.

The position involves performing vitals, rounding, admissions/discharges, and specimen collection under RN supervision, with an emphasis on patient safety, infection control, and aging-in-care principles within a hospital setting.