Patient Care Tech (CNA) — Direct Patient Support

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in delivering safe, compassionate care across our units in Chicago. You will perform direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, feeding, mobility, and monitoring equipment, under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to hospital policies, and timely response to patient needs. CNA certification and CPR are required, with the potential for growth within the patient care

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or enrollment in a nursing program is required.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers) is required.
• High school diploma required; some college or nursing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Record vitals and measurements and assist with basic patient care tasks.
• Support RN with equipment setup, transfers, and patient mobility.
• Ensure patient safety and respond promptly to patient needs.

Skills

Patient care empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

CNA Certification

CPR (AHA BLS)

High School Diploma

Nursing education credits

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in delivering safe, compassionate care across our units in Chicago. You will perform direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, feeding, mobility, and monitoring equipment, under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to hospital policies, and timely response to patient needs. CNA certification and CPR are required, with the potential for growth within the patient care