Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Med-Surgical

Northwestern Medicine group; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Night Patient Care Technician to assist with Medical-Surgical patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help keep patient areas clean and safe.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinicals, and BLS. Team collaboration and effective communication are essential for night shift operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA / CMA / EMT or nursing student with one semester completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. Able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CNA / CMA / EMT

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Night Patient Care Technician to assist with Medical-Surgical patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help keep patient areas clean and safe.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinicals, and BLS. Team collaboration and effective communication are essential for night shift operations.