ED Care Aide: Fast-Paced Patient Support

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is hiring an Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) to support Registered Nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced ED. You will work as part of an ED multidisciplinary team under supervision, adhering to ethics and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes wound care, vital sign monitoring, phlebotomy, ECGs, data entry, and efficient patient flow. A high school diploma and CPR are required; hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.
• Facilitates the coordination 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.
• Provides wound care and performs bedside patient care tasks.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.
• Performs CPR and supports ED procedures as directed by RN/MD.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is hiring an Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) to support Registered Nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced ED. You will work as part of an ED multidisciplinary team under supervision, adhering to ethics and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes wound care, vital sign monitoring, phlebotomy, ECGs, data entry, and efficient patient flow. A high school diploma and CPR are required; hospital experience is valued.