Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location
Winfield, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
Perform basic nursing care activities including monitoring vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and managing patient mobility. Act as a float resource across multiple specialty areas and hospitals within the West Region.
Requires a high school diploma and certification as a CNA, CMA, EMT, or completion of one clinical rotation for nursing students. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is mandatory.
The West Region Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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. As a West Region Float Patient Care Tech and a member of the West Region Resource Team, you will have the unique opportunity to work in multiple specialty areas and treat an expansive range of patient populations. Floating means each shift could be worked in a different unit or in a different hospital. This role affords you the chance to further develop your skills as well as sharpen those in communications and teamwork. West Region Float Patient Care Tech work with many diverse people and grow relationships with fellow staff members all over Northwestern Medicine’s West Region.
Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, weights, and recording intake and output. Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating. Assists patient with application of assistive devices and prosthetics/orthoses according to individual patient program. Performs preventive skin care program as directed by RN and report any changes in skin integrity immediately to the nurse. Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities utilizing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices. Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs including collection of laboratory specimens. 12-lead EKG as ordered Assists patients with completing menus daily within established timeframes. Passes patient meal trays and HS snacks under the direction of the nurse. Patient rounding: Circulate on the nursing units to monitor patients. Provide de-escalation techniques for agitated and aggressive patient behaviors Maintains and organizes unit equipment inventories. 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. Able to function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change. Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments. Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the 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.
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Night Job (3rd)
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