Patient Care Technician-Psychiatric Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for our psychiatric unit. This full-time night shift position involves providing basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, with a focus on supporting patients in a behavioral health setting. You will work with patients experiencing mental health challenges, assisting with daily activities and monitoring their physical and emotional well-being.

Clinical Setting

This position is located on a psychiatric/behavioral health unit within Northwestern Medicine. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing care to patients in a mental health treatment environment.

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
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms
• 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 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 (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or current nursing school student with at least one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 6 months of solid CNA experience
• Experience taking care of behavioral health patients

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

This is a full-time position working 72 hours per pay period on the night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check including criminal history on newly hired team members. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. 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.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Detailed benefits information is available on the Northwestern Medicine career page.