Patient Care Technician-Surgical Stepdown-Nights

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Patient Care Tech to join the Evanston Hospital team. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to deliver patient care during night shifts, handle routine tasks, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures to support patient wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate bedside care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow and positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training course preferred, or completion of nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care.
• Assist with vital signs, 12-Lead EKG, Foley catheter removal, specimen collection, bathing, beds, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, feeding, and admissions/discharge prep.
• Assist with implementation of patient-specific care plans.
• Participate in activities essential to the patient care unit.
• Promote safety and high quality patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

CNA training or nursing 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.

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 Highlights

• Position: Patient Care Tech
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time-40 hr/wk
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, rotating weekends
• Required Travel: no

What You Will Do

• Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care
• 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: Eligible to work in the U.S., and completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training course preferred, or completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical preferred
• License: N/A
• Certification: Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider issued by either American Heart Association required.
• Experience: 1 year of customer service preferred and/or prior nursing assistant 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
• Free Parking
• 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.