ED Care Aide: Fast-Paced Patient Support

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care in the ED. The role requires teamwork within the ED multidisciplinary team and adherence to the organization's ethics and compliance standards.

As part of our patient-first culture, the EDA will perform wound care, assist with admissions and discharges, and ensure efficient patient flow while maintaining safety and quality standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience required with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.
• Facilitates coordination of patient flow, assists health care team, and independently performs duties.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily activities and multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates familiarity with ED specific protocols and equipment.
• Gives and receives shift report.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Customer service

EMT-B certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powerchart

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care in the ED. The role requires teamwork within the ED multidisciplinary team and adherence to the organization's ethics and compliance standards.

As part of our patient-first culture, the EDA will perform wound care, assist with admissions and discharges, and ensure efficient patient flow while maintaining safety and quality standards across shifts.