Patient Care Tech - Postpartum - Nights

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

EVH Womens Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum Unit (Nights). You will work under supervision of a RN to deliver care, perform vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and assist with discharge preparation.

Preferred CNA training or nursing clinical rotation, and current BLS certification. Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience is valued. Shift includes weekend rotation with 32 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA training course preferred or nursing clinical rotation in medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider by American Heart Association.
• Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with delivering patient care on Antepartum unit.
• Take vital signs, EKGs, collect specimens, assist with bathing, turning, ambulating, and hourly rounding.
• Assist with Foley catheter removal, IV adapter removal, and specimen collection.
• Support patient care plan implementation and discharge prep.
• Contribute to unit safety and high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Vital Signs

12-Lead EKG

Inpatient PCT

Maternal Child Health

Education

CNA training or nursing rotation

BLS certification

Job description

## Patient Care Tech - Postpartum - NightsApply: EVH Womens Hospital Evanston: Full time: Posted Today: R48488**Hourly Pay Range:**$19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.* **Position:** Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit* **Location:** Evanston, IL* **Full Time:** 32 hours /week* **Hours:** 2300-0730 will include weekend rotation* **Float:** Will float to units throughout Evanston Hospital if needed **What you will do:*** Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit* Assist with Vital Signs (includes manual blood pressure), 12-Lead EKG, Bladder Ultrasound, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, bathing, beds, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose, feeding, admitting patients to room, preparing patients for discharge and any other duties delegated by the Registered Nurse* Assist with the implementation of a patient specific care plan* Participate in other activities which are essential to the functioning of the patient care unit* Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience **What you will need:** **Education:** Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred or Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred**Certification:** Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association**Experience:** Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred**Unique or Preferred Skills:** Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities