Night Shift Patient Care Technician — Medical Unit

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Tech for Full Time Night shift at CDH Medical Care Center 4B. The 24-bed unit serves adult general medical and medical oncology patients, with a diverse population from young adults to seniors.

Under RN supervision, you perform basic patient care activities, monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and support unit workflow during nights with rotating weekends. BLS and CNA/CMA/EMT credentials or nursing student status are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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 overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN or assistant manager.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists.

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

BLS certification (AHA)

Description du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Tech for Full Time Night shift at CDH Medical Care Center 4B. The 24-bed unit serves adult general medical and medical oncology patients, with a diverse population from young adults to seniors.

Under RN supervision, you perform basic patient care activities, monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and support unit workflow during nights with rotating weekends. BLS and CNA/CMA/EMT credentials or nursing student status are required.