Float Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Delnor Resource Team Part Time Days

Float Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Delnor Resource Team Part Time DaysThe schedule for this position is two 12-hour shifts per week 7a - 7:30p with every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays required.The Float Patient Care Technician 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.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 tending to 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. 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 equivalentNursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical TechnicianCPR – Basic Life Support via American Heart AssociationPreferred:Phlebotomy experienceGraduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy courseNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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 DisclosureArtificial 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.BenefitsWe 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.