Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit - Evening and Night shifts

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Evanston, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Postpartum Unit. This part-time role offers 16 hours per week with weekend rotation and evening/night availability. The PCT will assist with vital signs, patient care tasks, and support RN staff on the Antepartum unit.

Qualifications include CNA training (preferred) and current BLS certification; inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience is favored. Opportunity to grow within a hospital system.

Qualifications

• Education: CNA training preferred or nursing clinical rotation in medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Certification: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Experience: Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under RN supervision to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit.
• Assist with vital signs, 12-Lead EKG, bladder ultrasound, Foley catheter and IV removal, specimen collection, bathing, turning, hourly rounding, glucose, feeding, admissions, discharge prep.
• Assist with implementing patient care plans.
• Participate in activities essential to unit functioning and promote safety and high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Basic patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training

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 and 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

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.

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.

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