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Patient Care Technician - 4S Ortho/Post Surgical/Cardiac Tele - NightsEndeavor Health • Chicago, IL, US
Patient Care Technician - 4S Ortho / Post Surgical / Cardiac Tele - Nights

Patient Care Technician - 4S Ortho / Post Surgical / Cardiac Tele - Nights

Endeavor Health • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range :

$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights :

  • Sign on bonus : None
  • Position : Patient Care Technician - Nursing Assistant
  • Location : Swedish Hospital, Chicago
  • Full Time - 36 hours per week
  • Hours : Nights (7p-730a); every other weekend and rotating holidays required
  • Required Travel : None

What you will do :

  • Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
  • Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner.
  • Understands how to use and uses standard precautions with all patients as well special precautions that may be ordered for the patient based on the pathology diagnosed. This includes the use of all personal protective equipment.
  • Assists with patient hygiene based on the level assistance the patient requires.
  • Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient which includes helping patients to the bathroom or use bedside commode
  • Sets up the patient room for a new admission by placing new ECG cables and leads on the counter along with SPO2 cable (critical care) and disposable blood pressure cuff
  • Assists the RN in admitting new patients by attaching the ECG cables and pulse oximetry and taking initial vital signs. This includes patients with Covid-19.
  • Assists in providing for nutritional needs of the patient by helping them eat, if needed.
  • Assists with ambulating and range of motion for the patient.
  • Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
  • Follows safe patient handling guidelines and demonstrates proper use of lifting and other patient safety equipment.
  • Accurately documents vital sign monitoring (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure) as well the results of point of care blood glucose monitor (Accu-Check) in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Properly cleans all multi-use equipment between care of patients.
  • Uses standard fall and high risk precautions on all patients based on need and direction by the RN.
  • Performs rounding and repositioning with assigned patients every two hours.
  • Regularly communicates with the RN regarding any changes in the patient's vital signs or any observations of the patient / family and any tasks assigned.
  • Maintains clinical competency which is tested each year by Nursing Education
  • Performs 12-lead ECG on patients as directed by the RN
  • Proactively organizes, and stocks nursing unit with patient care supplies.
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Empty, measure and record output in all Foley bags / colostomy bags as directed by the RN and at the end of the assigned shift.
  • Gather all required linen before beginning the bathing or cleaning of patient.
  • Perform Accu-Check quality controls daily at Midnight
  • In along with housekeeping, empty trash from patient rooms, nursing station, hallway, medication room and store room at the end of the shift.
  • Assists nurses in admitting patient, which includes setting up the room, transferring patient to bed.
  • If no PCT scheduled for the next shift check vital signs on all patients at the end of shift (0700 or 1900).
  • Give hand-off report to oncoming PCT before leaving at the end of shift.
  • What you will need :

  • CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Ability to interact effectively with others
  • Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately
  • Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed
  • Benefits :

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted parking at designated location
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
  • Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

    When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

    Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

    Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

    EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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