Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital · 3 months ago
Patient Care Tech- Med Surg Ortho Full Time Nights
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is committed to delivering world-class care and is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support patients and staff in a clinical setting. The role involves performing various clinical functions under the direction of a clinical RN or physician, including patient care tasks and assisting with medical procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Collects, labels and transports specimens as assigned
Obtains 12 lead EKG’s
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 patient's 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
Maintains visual observation at all times with no distractions
Provides prompt notification to care team if patient requires assistance
Monitors and maintains patient environmental safety, and notifies care team if any hazards are discovered
Performs care checks in accordance with care plan
Follows appropriate policy
Answers, screens and directs incoming calls
Facilitates obtaining a hard copy of the patients advance directive if patient indicated he/she has one and places in Electronic Medical Record
Manages admissions through Electronic Bed Board
Assures patient care unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitates data recovery following downtime
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry OR Nursing student who have successful completed one clinical rotation. Must provide written verification of successful completion of said rotation
BLS through American Heart Association
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Company
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a 201-bed community hospital with 700 physicians board-certified in 90 medical specialties, conveniently located in offices throughout Lake County.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kasia Gebicz
Clinical Coordinator, BSN, CNOR
Kristi Sparks
Executive Assistant to Chief Nursing Officer
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