Patient Care Tech Inpatient Surgical Care Unit Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician in the Inpatient Surgical Care Unit. This part-time role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients. You'll monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a clean environment, all while utilizing your critical thinking skills to adapt to the fast-paced healthcare setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care, supporting a team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nursing students with clinical rotation are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and assist with daily living activities.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant

Phlebotomy Course

Job description

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Description

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Description

The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities.

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 successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.
• Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• Physical Demands Requirement:
• Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
  

Preferred

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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