Patient Care Technician - Nursing Assistant

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Chicago, IL
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Patient Care Technician - Nursing Assistant provides care to patients on an assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager. The role involves communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and understanding and using standard precautions to ensure patient safety.

What You Will Do

The Patient Care Technician - Nursing Assistant will assist with patient hygiene, elimination needs, and ambulation, as well as perform tasks such as setting up patient rooms, taking vital signs, and documenting patient information.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to interact effectively with others, uphold confidentiality standards, and communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Requirements

  • CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent
  • 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 such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
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