rn internal medicine

Northwestern Medicine

<div>Company Description 
Part time Days, 6am-6;30pm with every other weekend
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what 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, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? 
Job Description 
Part time Days, 6am-6;30pm with every other weekend
CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C)<ul><li>
74 bed unit caring for post-surgical, acute care patients recovering from a variety of orthopedic and general surgeries</li><li>
We are proud to be in the country&rsquo;s top decile of patient satisfaction! In addition, over 50% of our nurses have a professional nurse certification.</li></ul>
The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization&rsquo;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:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.</li><li>
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.</li><li>
Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.</li><li>
Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking. Able to function under stressful situations.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.</li><li>
Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.</li><li>
Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.</li><li>
Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.</li><li>
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Qualifications 
Required:<ul><li>
High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>
Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed</li><li>
CPR &ndash; Basic Life Support</li></ul>
Preferred:
<ul><li>Phlebotomy experience</li><li>
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
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.
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. 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Patient Care Technician Surgical Care Center Part Time Days

VIA Health Partners

<div>VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. More importantly we are proud to be a community based, not for profit hospice &amp; palliative care provider. We have deep community roots, with decades of experience serving ALL patients&rsquo; and families&rsquo; needs regardless of their ability to pay or their medical complexity. We are a people first organization whose funds go to serve our mission.
Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values. Apply now and be a part of our success story.
We provide excellent benefits including:
<ul><li>Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS</li><li>
28 days of Paid Time Off</li><li>
Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
</li><li>403b Retirement plan with matching</li><li>
Focused programs honoring Veteran patients</li><li>
Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice &amp; Palliative Nurse (CHPN)</li><li>
Best Orientation and Onboarding program you&rsquo;ve experienced</li><li>
Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth</li></ul>
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Patient Focused<ul><li>
Reviews available medical records for all new Palliative Medicine referrals.
</li><li>Manages high and medium acuity patient contacts per acuity scale recommendations. As well as low acuity that are in long term care communities.
</li><li>Documents visits, contacts, and communication in electronic medical records.</li><li>
Serves as the point-of-contact for palliative medicine patients, their families, healthcare providers, and the long-term care communities.
</li><li>Facilitates transitions to hospice that are seamless for the referral source, patient, and family.
</li><li>Collaborates with NP to manage scheduling of visits in all settings.
</li><li>Provides education to patients and families about disease processes, symptom management, and advance care directives. LPN Liaisons will provide teaching as directed by NP or RN.
</li><li>Collaborates with the NP to monitor efficacy of interventions related to palliative care needs. LPN Liaisons will collect and report a focused appraisal of the patient&rsquo;s health status.
</li><li>Uses electronic medical record and standard office software to manage patient data and communication between staff and healthcare providers.
</li><li>Collaborates with other PM team members to effectively balance workload of referrals and patient census.
</li></ul></li><li>Community Education<ul><li>
Coordinates with the Strategic Account Manager to provide education to long-term care community staff, referral sources, and families about hospice and palliative medicine, disease process and advance care directives.</li><li>
Provides impromptu community staff education on palliative care topics when the opportunity arises.</li></ul></li><li>
Customer Service<ul><li>
Collaborates with VIA administrative staff, Referral Center staff and community staff to maintain a seamless referral process.</li><li>
Maintains a collaborative relationship with VIA and with key community staff members to promote business development.</li><li>
Assists in performing service recovery when community expectations are not met.</li><li>
Communicates with the Strategic Account Manager and the AVP to keep them abreast of any changes in the communities.</li><li>
Participates in VIA sponsored community appreciation functions, when possible.</li></ul></li><li>
Other<ul><li>
Assists in the development of policies and procedures utilizing own clinical expertise.</li><li>
Provides education to VIA staff on palliative medicine topics.</li></ul></li><li>
May perform other duties as required</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred.</li><li>
A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.</li><li>
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to have one multistate license in a primary state of residency (the home state) and to practice in other compact states (remote states), while subject to each state&rsquo;s practice laws and discipline.</li><li>
Current CPR required; CHPN preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 2 years related experience. Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required. Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical.</li><li>
Ability to perform nursing assessments required.</li><li>
Computer proficiency is required</li></ul></div>

Palliative Nurse Liaison - Burke/McDowell

<div>The salary range for this position is $22.76 - $22.76 (Hourly Rate) 
 
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 
 
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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. 
 
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 
 
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. 
 
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. 
 
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. 
 
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. 
 
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. 
Description
The Patient Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Direct Patient Care Activities
<ul><li>Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.</li><li>
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.</li><li>
Measures and records intake and output including output from drains.</li><li>
Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.</li><li>
Obtains EKG.</li><li>
Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement).</li><li>
Performs normal newborn hearing screening.</li><li>
Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Performs phlebotomy.</li><li>
Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients.</li><li>
Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters. Administers enemas.</li><li>
Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood and sputum) on adults and/or neonates. Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs and observes newborns in the nursery.</li><li>
Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.</li><li>
Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients. Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary. Feeds normal newborns as assigned.</li><li>
Provides morning care, bed baths and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures. Provides peri-care to appropriate patients.</li><li>
Provides newborn care to the infant including bath, dressing, obtaining foot prints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), glucose checks.</li><li>
Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.</li><li>
Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Assists with pre-and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources.</li><li>
Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights).</li><li>
Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.</li><li>
Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.</li><li>
Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.</li><li>
Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge.</li><li>
Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance and initiates basic life support.</li><li>
Reports observations and documents appropriately. Promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition.</li><li>
Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for the care of patient&rsquo;s prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, eye glasses, etc.</li><li>
Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> 
Indirect Patient Care<ul><li>
Maintains a safe and clean environment. Duties may include: maintaining temperature logs on, defrosting, and cleaning refrigerator, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, cleaning IV poles, cleaning scale, cleaning and returning equipment to SPD, replacing and disposing of soiled linen bags.</li><li>
Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit.</li><li>
Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer and discharge.</li><li>
Completes charges using appropriate documentation.</li><li>
Orders supplies on-line or appropriate requisitions and stocks in appropriate location.</li><li>
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.</li><li>
Assures room readiness for incoming patients.</li><li>
Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.</li><li>
Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit.</li><li>
Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.</li><li>
Sets up and breaks down delivery table.</li><li>
Participates in staff meetings.</li><li>
Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resource use.</li><li>
Participates in quality improvement activities.</li><li>
Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Participates in orientation of new staff.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.</li><li>
Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of &ldquo;Patient&rsquo;s First&rdquo; philosophy.</li><li>
Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN.</li><li>
Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.</li></ul></li></ul>
Qualifications
Required:<ul><li>
CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.</li><li>
CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).</li><li>
Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.</li><li>
Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.</li><li>
High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.</li><li>
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity<div></div>
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.
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. 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.</div>

Patient Care Tech-Hematology Oncology 15P Full-time Nights

<div>
 At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what 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, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The
 
 Patient Care Technician
 
 reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
 
 
 The Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Direct Patient Care Activities
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.
 </li>
 <li>
 Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Measures and records intake and output including output from drains.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains EKG.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement).
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs normal newborn hearing screening.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs phlebotomy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters. Administers enemas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood and sputum) on adults and/or neonates. Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs and observes newborns in the nursery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients. Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary. Feeds normal newborns as assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides morning care, bed baths and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures. Provides peri-care to appropriate patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides newborn care to the infant including bath, dressing, obtaining foot prints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), glucose checks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with pre-and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights).
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance and initiates basic life support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports observations and documents appropriately. Promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assumes responsibility for the care of patient&rsquo;s prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, eye glasses, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Indirect Patient Care
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintains a safe and clean environment. Duties may include: maintaining temperature logs on, defrosting, and cleaning refrigerator, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, cleaning IV poles, cleaning scale, cleaning and returning equipment to SPD, replacing and disposing of soiled linen bags.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer and discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Completes charges using appropriate documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Orders supplies on-line or appropriate requisitions and stocks in appropriate location.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assures room readiness for incoming patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up and breaks down delivery table.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in staff meetings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resource use.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in quality improvement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC&rsquo;s.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in orientation of new staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs related duties as assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of &ldquo;Patient&rsquo;s First&rdquo; philosophy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.
 </li>
 <li>
 CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
 </li>
 <li>
 High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 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. 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
</div>

Patient Care Tech-Cardiac Medicine 15E Full-time Nights

<div>
 At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what 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, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The
 
 Patient Care Technician
 
 reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization&rsquo;s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
 
 
 The Patient Care Technician&rsquo;s primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Direct Patient Care Activities
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.
 </li>
 <li>
 Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Measures and records intake and output including output from drains.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains EKG.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement).
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs normal newborn hearing screening.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs phlebotomy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters. Administers enemas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood and sputum) on adults and/or neonates. Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs and observes newborns in the nursery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients. Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary. Feeds normal newborns as assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides morning care, bed baths and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures. Provides peri-care to appropriate patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides newborn care to the infant including bath, dressing, obtaining foot prints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), glucose checks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists with pre-and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights).
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance and initiates basic life support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports observations and documents appropriately. Promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assumes responsibility for the care of patient&rsquo;s prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, eye glasses, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Indirect Patient Care
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintains a safe and clean environment. Duties may include: maintaining temperature logs on, defrosting, and cleaning refrigerator, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, cleaning IV poles, cleaning scale, cleaning and returning equipment to SPD, replacing and disposing of soiled linen bags.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer and discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Completes charges using appropriate documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Orders supplies on-line or appropriate requisitions and stocks in appropriate location.
 </li>
 <li>
 Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care.
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 Assures room readiness for incoming patients.
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 Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.
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 Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit.
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 Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.
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 Sets up and breaks down delivery table.
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 Participates in staff meetings.
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 Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resource use.
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 Participates in quality improvement activities.
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 Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC&rsquo;s.
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 Participates in orientation of new staff.
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 Performs related duties as assigned.
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 Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
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 Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of &ldquo;Patient&rsquo;s First&rdquo; philosophy.
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 Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN.
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 Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
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 CNA Certification or currently enrolled in SON who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.
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 CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
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 Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
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 Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
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 High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
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 Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.
 
 
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 Preferred:
 
 
 
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 Associates or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 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. 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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