- 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.
- High school diploma, or G.E.D equivalent
- Nursing student who has completed two clinical rotations
- If not a nursing student, need one of the following:
- Certified Nursing Experience
- Medical Assistant
- EMT
- Paramedic
- CPR - Basic Life Support
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program
-
Phlebotomist-Full-time Nights MA
2 days ago
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
Rn - Full-time Nights
1 week ago
Fair Oaks Health Care Center Crystal Lake, United States Full time**Job description**: · Come Join our team · **JOB DESCIRPTION** · - completes assignments/assessments in a timely manner ensuring safe care of residents · - document results of care within facility policies, procedures and scope of practice · - implements holistic plan of care · ...
-
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Nights Sign-on Bonus – RNs · $3,000 up to $7,500 with experience · --Internal transfers and new grad hires are not eligible for a sign-on bonus— · At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cul ...
-
Housekeeper - Full-time/part-time
3 weeks ago
Harbor Naperville Management, LLC. Naperville, United StatesResponsible to perform all aspects of cleaning the community common areas and resident rooms or apartments ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, associates and visitors. · **Behaviors**: Preferred · - Team Player: Works well as a member of a group · - Detail Or ...
-
Night Shift Rn Full Time
3 weeks ago
Northern Illinois Recovery Center Crystal Lake, United States Full time**Registered Nurse Job Description** · Northern Illinois Recovery Center, an established behavioral health provider, is seeking a Full-time Night Shift Registered Nurse to implement nursing care to patients requiring treatment for substance use disorders. This integrated, 16-bed ...
-
Full-time Driver/warehouse Associate
3 weeks ago
KarParts360 West Chicago, United States Full timeWarehouse in West Chicago, IL is looking for a dependable, hard-working, and punctual individual to drive company van to make pickups from and drop offs to suppliers and assist with packing/shipping. No deliveries to customers expected. Interviews will take place on-site. · Wareh ...
-
Painter - Full-time
1 day ago
Monarch Landing Naperville, United States Full time**Full-Time position available** · **Join the Plant Operations Team at Monarch Landing** · **Who we are...** · Great work is fueled by a passion for the people you serve and how you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied ...
-
Receptionist - Full Time
1 day ago
Toyota of Naperville Naperville, United States Full time**Receptionist - Full Time**: · **Naperville, Illinois**: · Toyota of Naperville is seeking professional, top-notch receptionist to join our team. Receptionist would provide customers assistance within our entire dealership. Must have excellent phone skills, a positive attitude a ...
-
Full Time or Part-time Registered Dietitian
1 week ago
NutraCo Bloomingdale, United StatesNutraCo is a company that provides Clinical Nutrition Services to Long Term Care facilities across the United States. · **Responsibilities Include**: · - Represent NutraCo's focus on providing compassionate care, with respect and dignity to residents · - Address nutrition related ...
-
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
General Maintenance II CDH Full-time Nights
2 weeks ago
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
Caregiver/Full Time/ Weekend Night Shift
3 weeks ago
Broad Street Home Care Naperville, United States Full timeIn-Home Caregiver / Care Professional / CNA · *Immediate Start Full-Time Positions with Competitive Pay* · Broad Street Home Care is a private pay concierge Healthcare company providing one on one in-home care solutions that bridge the gap between the healthcare system & the hom ...
-
Ct Techs, Full-time Nights
1 week ago
The University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, United States Full time**Job Description**: · Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at **UChicago Medicine** as a **Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist (CT)** **in the** CT Department.** Open to New CT Tech Graduates** · **Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000** · **As a Computerized To ...
-
Chaplain Full Time
2 weeks ago
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
Full-Time School Psychologist
1 day ago
Clarifi Staffing Solutions Naperville, United States Full timeImmediate position NOW AVAILABLE for an exciting school-based opportunity for a Full Time School Psychologist. · The School Psychologist will be required to work with a multidisciplinary team to support the IEP goals of each student on the caseload. · Services will include but ar ...
-
Full Time
3 weeks ago
North Arlington Pediatrics, SC Arlington Heights, United States Full time**Front Desk Receptionist - Full Time - Arlington Heights** · We are a busy pediatric office looking to fill a Full-Time Front Desk Receptionist in our Arlington Heights office hours per week). Front Desk Receptionist (FDR) plays a vital role in the care of our patients. FDR's ar ...
-
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Winfield, United States Full timeJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · 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 ...
-
Full Time Hotel Arista SPA
2 weeks ago
CityGate Hospitality Naperville, United States Full time**Department**: Housekeeping · **Reports to**: Housekeeping Manager · **Status**: Hourly Non-exempt · **Compensation**: $18 - 20/h · **Set schedule**:Wednesday-Sunday 9pm-5:30am, Monday & Tuesday off. · **Role Summary**: · - Ensure the spa and fitness center clean and maintains t ...
-
CNA - Medical - Full Time - Night Shift
1 week ago
IntelyCare winfield, United States Full timeGet ready to make up to $32 per hour as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Winfield, IL and surrounding areas with a completely flexible schedule. Our "IntelyPro" employees also receive the benefits, stability, and training associated with W2 employment. · IntelyCare is a com ...
Patient Care Tech Float West Region Resource Team Full-time Nights - Winfield, United States - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Description
Company DescriptionAt 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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Patient Care Technician-Float (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.
The PCT has expertise related to the specific needs for patients in the rehabilitation environment which include chronic conditions and disabilities. The Patient Care Technician is a member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation care team.
Under the direction/delegation and supervision of a professional registered nurse, the Patient Care Tech assists the patient with activities of daily living, mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient. This role possesses additional technical skills, such as de-escalation techniques and 12 lead EKG. The Patient Care Tech role serves as an active participant in the unit quality projects which can include data collection as well as unit equipment inventory and maintenance.
Location of Far West Region include: Kishwaukee Hospital, Valley West Hospital, and Delnor Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Required:
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
