Patient Care Technician-Psychiatric Casual Nights

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for our psychiatric unit on a casual (non-benefited) night shift basis. In this role, you will provide direct patient care support under the supervision of a registered nurse, working with patients in a behavioral health setting.

This position requires a minimum of 6 months of solid CNA experience with additional experience caring for behavioral health patients.

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 effectively under stressful situations
• Utilize 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 professional manner and communicate information to appropriate staff, family, or 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
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 6 months of CNA experience
• Experience caring for behavioral health patients

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Casual (non-benefited) night shift position

Additional Requirements

• Background check required, including criminal history review. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.