About the job
Join our team at Northwestern Medicine as a Patient Care Technician in the Delnor Critical Care Unit, working full-time nights! Your schedule will consist of three 12-hour shifts per week from 6 PM to 6:30 AM, with every third weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays required.
The Patient Care Technician embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to our Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, while ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will engage in essential patient care activities, contributing to the well-being of our patients.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Performing basic nursing care activities as assigned by an RN, including vital sign monitoring, blood glucose testing, and recording patient intake and output.
- Assisting patients with personal care and daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Reporting any abnormal findings or changes in a patient's physical, mental, or emotional state to nursing staff.
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in patient rooms.
- Demonstrating adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
- Utilizing critical thinking to prioritize and efficiently complete unit tasks as patient and staff needs evolve.
- Acting as a liaison between patient care units and other departments.
- Answering calls and intercoms courteously, communicating information to relevant staff, patients, or family members.
- Collaborating with the charge RN and/or assistant manager to manage unit workflow as needed.
- Conducting pre-census and validating daily admission, discharge, and census lists as required.