Rehab Nurse Tech Stroke Unit Full Time Nights 8 Hours Shifts Sign On Bonus $4000

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital - Wheaton, IL

Job Title: Rehab Nurse Tech Stroke Unit Full Time Nights 8 Hours Shifts Sign On Bonus $4000

Position: Patient Care Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $20.15 - $28.21 (Hourly Rate)

Shift: 8-hour shifts, 0.9 FTE

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Wheaton

State: IL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Answers and triages patient call lights and meets patient care needs with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
Assists patient with application of assistive devices and prosthetics/orthoses according to individual patient program.
Performs preventive skin care program as directed by RN and report any changes in skin integrity immediately to the nurse.
Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients' weights.
Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities utilizing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs including collection of laboratory specimens.
Straight catheterization for select patient populations under direction of RN.
Accurately obtains and documents patients' vital signs and communicates any concerns to the registered nurse.
Measures and documents blood glucose measurements.
12-lead EKG as ordered.
Assists patients with completing menus daily within established timeframes.
Passes patient meal trays and HS snacks under the direction of the nurse.
Provide supervision and activities for patients with high risk to fall.
Patient rounding: Circulate on the nursing units to monitor patients.
Provide de-escalation techniques for agitated and aggressive patient behaviors.
Engage patient in activities as appropriate.
Patient mobility champion on the unit.
Maintains and organizes unit equipment inventories.
Preceptor to new employees.
Inclusive of all other duties as assigned by nurse manager, nurse supervisor, staff nurse and charge nurse.
Participates in system and local quality improvement goals.
Collects data and audits for Joint Commission readiness and improvement projects.
Assists in the maintenance of unit readiness to meet regulatory standards.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
Communicates effectively with patients at level appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing cultural sensitivity.
Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
Effectively triages patient and the general concerns to RN.
Contributes to the safe, effective and professional delivery of patient care including use of safety/restrictive devices.
Follows Infection Control policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of Marianjoy’s policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warning and general safety procedures.
Rotates to all units based on patient care needs.
Adjusts to changes in policy and procedure, unit and patient population.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.) or current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program, with the successful completion of two clinical rotations
Current CPR certification
Basic math skills
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and provide highest level of customer service
Understanding and support of Northwestern Medicine’s Mission and Values
Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment

Preferred Skills

2-5 years of work experience in a rehabilitation hospital, acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility

Requirements

Experience: 2-5 years preferred

Education: High school or equivalent (GED)

License & Certification:

Current Nursing Assistant certification (C.N.A.)
Current enrollment in an RN Nursing Program
Current CPR certification

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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

Supplemental Pay

$4,000 Sign on Bonus (internal transfers and rehires of less than a year are ineligible)

Special Notes

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.