Night Patient Care Tech - CNA-Certified Inpatient Support

1300 Swedish Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Parking

Wellness Program

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician – Nursing Assistant for 4E Med/Surg/Tele at Swedish Hospital in Chicago.

The role requires CNA certification or equivalent, CPR, and strong communication and confidentiality practices. You will support nursing staff, assist with hygiene, vital signs, and daily patient care, including ECGs and glucose monitoring, in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or completion of accredited nursing assistant training course or equivalent.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately.
• Must communicate effectively (written and verbal), be organized and self directed.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and health care team members.
• Follow(s) standard precautions and use PPE as required.
• Assist with patient hygiene based on required level of assistance.
• Assist with meeting elimination needs and helping patients to the bathroom or bedside commode.
• Set up patient rooms with ECG leads, SPO2, and BP cuff for new admissions.
• Assist RN in admitting new patients and taking initial vital signs.
• Assist with nutritional needs and feeding as needed.
• Assist with ambulation and range of motion.
• Maintain patient safety and follow policies for patient and staff safety.
• Document vital signs and glucose readings in EMR.
• Clean and prepare equipment between patients.
• Perform 12-lead ECG as directed by the RN.
• Organize and stock nursing unit supplies.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician – Nursing Assistant for 4E Med/Surg/Tele at Swedish Hospital in Chicago.

The role requires CNA certification or equivalent, CPR, and strong communication and confidentiality practices. You will support nursing staff, assist with hygiene, vital signs, and daily patient care, including ECGs and glucose monitoring, in a fast-paced inpatient setting.