Patient Care Technician-Float As-Needed

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. The Patient Care Tech Float 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, and functions under stressful situations; Utilizes critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change; Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments; Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to 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

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician; CPR – Basic Life Support

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Sign-on bonus may be included in some postings, subject to eligibility