Night Shift: Psychiatric Patient Care Tech

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Psychiatric services. This full-time night shift role supports patient care under the supervision of an RN, performing basic nursing tasks, taking vitals, and assisting with daily living activities. The position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress, with a 7:00 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m. schedule and alternating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as CNA, CMA, EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Monitors vital signs, measures blood glucose, records intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes tasks and adapts to unit needs with flexibility.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff, family, or patient.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN and/or assistant manager.
• Performs census validation and daily admission/discharge checks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing student (one semester clinical completed)

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Psychiatric services. This full-time night shift role supports patient care under the supervision of an RN, performing basic nursing tasks, taking vitals, and assisting with daily living activities. The position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress, with a 7:00 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m. schedule and alternating weekends and holidays.