Patient Care Technician-Delnor Departure Lounge Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Geneva, Illinois, seeks a Patient Care Technician for a demanding role requiring nursing skills. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide fundamental nursing care under RN supervision. Qualifications include a high school diploma and current CPR certification. The position has a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays, presenting a great opportunity for those pursuing a nursing career. Competitive benefits are offered, ensuring employee satisfaction and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have current CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Nursing students must have completed one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities delegated by an RN.
• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Basic nursing care skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Flexibility and organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The schedule for this position is five 8‑hour shifts per week, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., with every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays required.

As a Patient Care Technician, you reflect the mission, vision, and values of NM, adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and comply with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of an RN, you perform 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 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 or 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
• Current nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician
• CPR – Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program

Additional Information

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.