Inpatient Patient Care Technician - 12-Hour Shifts (Float)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Pool

Medical Surgical Observation

Medical Surgical Oncology

12-hours shifts

Days 7am-730pm

Nights 7pm-730am

Holiday coverage

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for inpatient nursing to support basic nursing tasks under RN supervision. The role includes monitoring vital signs, glucose checks, and assisting with activities of daily living in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Shifts are 12 hours with rotating days 7am-7:30pm and nights 7pm-7:30am; 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE. Eligible for benefits and supportive work environment within Northwestern Medicine.

Qualifications

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Monitors vital signs and glucose measurements as part of routine care.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility and prioritization under unit demands.

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 tending to 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 multi-tasking under stressful situations.
• Uses critical thinking to prioritize unit work as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls with proper etiquette and communicates with staff/family/patients.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN/manager as needed.
• Performs census-related tasks and admissions/discharges as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Blood glucose testing

ADLs assistance

Patient communication

Unit coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing student with clinical

American Heart Association BLS

Graduate of CNA program

Phlebotomy course graduates

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for inpatient nursing to support basic nursing tasks under RN supervision. The role includes monitoring vital signs, glucose checks, and assisting with activities of daily living in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Shifts are 12 hours with rotating days 7am-7:30pm and nights 7pm-7:30am; 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE. Eligible for benefits and supportive work environment within Northwestern Medicine.