Patient Care Tech- B1 Observation Full Time Nights

The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities :

Performs a variety of clinical / patient care related functions under the direction of the clinical RN or physician that provide support to patients and staff including but not limited to the following :

• Collects labels and transports specimens as assigned.
• Obtains 12 lead EKGs
• Discontinues Saline Locks and Indwelling Urinary Catheters
• Discontinues Telemetry Monitoring packs
• Performs Bladder Scan
• Performs Point of Care Testing as appropriate
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs as identified on patients plan of care.
• Performs hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN.
• Obtains and documents patient care data as directed by the clinical RN and as noted in the plan of care.
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
• Assists the health care team members in meeting the individualized needs of the patient.
• Responds to patient call lights and request for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist the health care team in maintaining a clinical care environment that supports patient family and staff safety.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Manager / Director Clinical Nurse Specialists / Nurse Clinicians and NM Academy identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes to achieve unit targets and exceptional performance.

Additional Responsibilities as Safety Attendant / Telesitter Monitor

Additional Responsibilities under direction of department leadership include but not limited to :

Qualifications : Required :

Physical demands required for this role include lift / carry up to 50 pounds and a push / pull force up to 50 pounds

Additional Information :

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.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1