Patient Care Technician-Stepdown Hp5 Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support RNs on the unit with compassionate, high-quality care. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, and comfort, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the nursing team.

The role requires a high school diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical, and BLS certification; it is a full-time day shift with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities delegated by an RN, including vital signs and glucose measurements.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes unit work and remains flexible under stress.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and related departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff, family, or patient.
• Supports unit workflow with charge RN or manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA / CMA / EMT or nursing student with 1 semester clinical

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Description

The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the supervision of an RN performs 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 successfully demonstrate the ability 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/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.

This position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant,Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

  Equal Opportunity

  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 Benefitssection 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.