Patient Care Technician - CNA with Hands-on Care

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical teams and deliver compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves aiding with routine duties, assisting with mobility, and ensuring safety and comfort under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited CNA program with Illinois CNA Registry listing, and BLS certification. Training and performance improvement activities are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the Illinois CNA Registry; nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation are eligible.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical/patient care tasks under direction of the RN or physician.
• Assists with patient hygiene and nutritional needs as per care plan.
• Performs hourly patient rounding with the RN and documents patient data as directed.
• Maintains patient safety and responds promptly to call lights.
• Supports department leadership and participates in required trainings.

Education

CNA program and Illinois CNA Registry

Nursing student clinical rotation

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical teams and deliver compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves aiding with routine duties, assisting with mobility, and ensuring safety and comfort under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited CNA program with Illinois CNA Registry listing, and BLS certification. Training and performance improvement activities are part of the responsibilities.