Patient Care Technician-Float Part-Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician-Float to work part-time nights at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital. In this role, you will provide basic patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting patients across multiple units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking abilities while functioning under stressful situations
• Use critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work as patient and unit needs change
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette
• Communicate information to appropriate staff, family members, and patients
• Manage overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform pre-census activities and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following: nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Part-time nights
• Float position across multiple units

Additional Information

• Background check required, including criminal history review
• Comprehensive benefits package available, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits
• Equal opportunity employer