Part-Time Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Oncology Unit

Northwestern Medicine group; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for night shifts (6pm–6:30am) on a 0.6 FTE schedule. The role involves inpatient care on a 26-bed oncology/specialty unit with emphasis on basic nursing activities, patient hygiene, and daily living support.

Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, documentation, and collaboration with RN staff. BLS is required; prior CNA/EMT/MA experience is valued. Benefits and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.

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 tasks as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Manages overall unit workflow with RN/manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists as needed.
• BLS certification is expected.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing student (one semester of clinical completed)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for night shifts (6pm–6:30am) on a 0.6 FTE schedule. The role involves inpatient care on a 26-bed oncology/specialty unit with emphasis on basic nursing activities, patient hygiene, and daily living support.

Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, documentation, and collaboration with RN staff. BLS is required; prior CNA/EMT/MA experience is valued. Benefits and background checks apply.