Nursing Technician — Flexible Evening Shift & Patient Care

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and also

Job summary

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL is hiring Nursing Technicians to support patient care under RN supervision. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and collaboration across clinical teams, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a CNA license, current BLS/CPR, and demonstrate strong communication and computer skills to document in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
• Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

CNA license

BLS/CPR

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attendance

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL is hiring Nursing Technicians to support patient care under RN supervision. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and collaboration across clinical teams, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a CNA license, current BLS/CPR, and demonstrate strong communication and computer skills to document in the EHR.