Patient Care Technician -Antepartum - Day shift

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Care Technician, where you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients in the Antepartum unit. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, where you'll assist with essential patient care tasks, including monitoring vital signs and supporting patient comfort. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization provides various benefits, including premium pay and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA training course preferred.
• Current BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Implement patient-specific care plans and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

BLS Certification

Patient Care Planning

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Training

Nursing Clinical Rotation

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Patient Care Technician - Antepartum - Days

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Care Technician
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 32 hours /week
• Hours: 0700-1530 will include weekend rotation
• Float: Will float to all 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 If BLS certification is not current or does not have certification, required to be obtained within the employee's introductory period (within 90 days of hire date)

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 for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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