Float Patient Care Technician-Delnor Resource Team Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 25,251 - 32,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician Float dedicated to providing quality patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting patient conditions. This position requires a high school diploma and CPR certification. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends. Benefits include extensive tuition reimbursement and a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing students who completed one clinical rotation preferred.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms.
• Manages unit workflow and communication with staff.
• Utilizes critical thinking in prioritizing unit tasks.

Skills

Basic patient care activities

Monitoring vital signs

Personal care assistance

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is $18.33 - $23.83 per hour, based on relevant work experience and internal equity. Union positions follow collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Schedule

The schedule for this position is two 12‑hour shifts: 7p – 7:30a per week, with alternating weekends (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays required.

Description

The Patient Care Technician Float reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multitasking; able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs of patients, staff, or unit change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient‑related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely using appropriate etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• Manages overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager on an as‑needed basis.
• Performs pre‑census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• CPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart Association.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Phlebotomy course.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that allows the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.