at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Dekalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location DeKalb, Illinois
Business Unit Kishwaukee Hospital
Job REQID 98988
Job Function Patient Support
Shift Night Job (3rd)
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Description
***This is a casual / reserve, 16 hours per week position located at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Must be able to work 11pm - 7:30am.***
The Patient Safety Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion.
Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate.
May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN.
May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN, including ambulating, toileting, assisting with bed making, positioning.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Equal Opportunity
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.
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 or sexual orientation.
