Patient Care Tech Observation Unit Weekend Casual Days

Northwesternmedicine; Huntley (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Sign-on bonus eligibility

Benefits program

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Weekend Patient Care Tech to assist with basic nursing tasks under RN supervision in Huntley, IL. The role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining clean, orderly patient rooms.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and may include CNAs, CMAs, or EMTs; CPR-BLS certification is required, with phlebotomy experience or training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or CNA, CMA, or EMT.
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification.
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists with ADLs such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Monitors vital signs and records intake and output.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages unit workflow with the charge RN.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Responds to calls with courteous communication.
• Prepares for census and validates admission/discharge lists.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Blood glucose measurements

ADL assistance

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Telephone etiquette & communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with one clinical rotation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Phlebotomy course graduate

Graduate of Nursing Assistant program

Tools

CPR - Basic Life Support

Job description

The Patient Care Tech - Weekend 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 patients' rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking. Able to function in 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician
• Certification: CPR - Basic Life Support
• Physical Demands: 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
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check: Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.