Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit - Night Shift

nshs; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts/on-call/holiday

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Health Savings Account options

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum Unit in Evanston, IL. The role supports RNs, handles essential caregiving tasks, and participates in discharge preparation within a fast-paced maternity setting.

The candidate should have CNA training or nursing rotations, with BLS certification preferred. Shift work includes overnight hours with weekend rotation and opportunities for incentive pay and growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited CNA training course preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Inpatient PCT or maternal-child health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in delivering patient care on the Antepartum unit.
• Assist with vital signs, 12-Lead EKG, bladder ultrasound, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, bathing, beds, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, glucose, feeding, admitting patients to room, preparing patients for discharge.
• Assist with implementation of a patient-specific care plan.
• Participate in activities essential to the functioning of the patient care unit.
• Contribute to safety outcomes and promote high quality patient experience.

Skills

CNA training

BLS Certification

Inpatient PCT experience

Maternal child health

Education

CNA training course

Nursing clinical rotation

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

Full Time: 32 hours /week

Hours: 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.

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