Patient Care Technician-Psychiatric Full Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care.

About the Role

This position requires a solid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience foundation of no less than 6 months, along with experience caring for behavioral health patients. The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and 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 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 effectively under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as patient, unit, and staff needs change.
• Serves as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom, and call lights politely, using appropriate etiquette, and communicates information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• Manages overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

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

Benefits

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. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.