Patient Care Technician - Postpartum - Evening shift

Swedish Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay options

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth

Medical & dental

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum Unit. You will work under a RN, assist with vital signs, EKG, catheter care, bathing, feeding, and discharge preparation, and participate in unit safety and patient experience initiatives.

Qualified applicants have CNA training or nursing clinical rotation experience; current BLS from AHA is required; inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA training course preferred or completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred
• Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association required

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit
• Assist with Vital Signs (including 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 and preparing patients for discharge
• Assist with the implementation of a patient-specific care plan
• Participate in activities essential to the functioning of the patient care unit
• Contribute to safety outcomes and high-quality patient experience

Skills

CNA training

BLS certification

Inpatient PCT experience

Maternal child health experience

Education

CNA training course (accredited)

Job description

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

Part Time: 16 hours /week

Hours: 1500-2330 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

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.

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.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.