Certified Nursing Assistant, Cardiac Care Unit

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

2d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Night (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Hours: Full time, Night shift (7p-730a), 36 hours per week (3x12hr shifts), every 3rd weekend. Cardiac Care Unit The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) is a 44-bed acuity adaptable unit. The CCU serves patients with all types of cardiac disease and illness including congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart transplant. The CCU nurses care for patients ranging from birth through adolescence and into adulthood in some cases. The acuity adaptable model of care allows the CCU to treat patients who are critically ill, acutely ill, and everywhere in between. All nurses in the CCU are critically-trained with the ability to provide elite care utilizing ventricular assist devices, continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and other complex care delivery modalities General Summary: The Nursing Assistant (NA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases and disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into the young adult populations. Actively supports the hospital’s and the department’s quality goals and service excellence principles.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, plus completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must be able to safely immobilize children, if necessary, and be able to move equipment and patients; respond quickly to patient care situations; effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians, and patient care staff, and meet professional image and communication standards.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
High School Diploma/GED (Required)
(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care-- Assists with the following tasks under the direction of an RN: Orienting families to the ambulatory clinic area Vital signs measurement per department standard Documentation of patient data per department standard either on paper record or in EMR Emptying fluid collection containers Point of care testing/controls glucose, hemocult, urine dipstick, hemoglobin A1C, HCG testing PO feeding Bulb suctioning Assisting with procedures Assisting with intra hospital transport Holding patients Providing comfort measures Performs ECGs and bladder scan
Communicate and interact with patients & families to foster a therapeutic and collaborative relationship
Intervene in anticipated emergency situations and know emergency protocols
1:1 Observation Maintain a safe environment for the patient, family, and staff through 1:1 continuous monitoring (remaining at arm’s length and facing the patient at all times including during bathroom and shower activities) and additional activities as assigned Maintain age/developmentally appropriate patient interaction in a therapeutic manner focusing on behavioral monitoring and de-escalation interventions Perform components of general care needs (eating, hydration, and/or elimination) if/when needed. Monitor patients for changes in behavior and communicate to appropriate staff (nurse, physician, nursing/medical assistants, etc.) Actively reinforce goals and parameters set by the care team which may include age/developmentally appropriate goals, expectations and behavioral limits Respond appropriately and promptly to direction given by nursing or other clinical staff Participate in hand off (from patient safety associate to patient safety associate at change of shift or to other team members) and communicates any special care considerations, care priorities or support needs Documents care delivered/patient responses to interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while utilizing the behavioral support guidelines
Stocking and maintenance: Distributing linen Clean rooms after discharge Replacing canisters, oxygen tubing, and nebulizers per protocol Obtaining unit supplies Returning unused supplies/equipment from patient room and treatment room to central area designated by unit Stocking patient carts
Clerical: Assisting with sending labs Phone calling/paging as directed Coverage for clerk
Cleaning: Keeping unit orderly Cleaning equipment and toys Checking and recording refrigerator and blanket warmer temperatures Checking and recording of AED checks
Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner
Other job functions as assigned.
Compliance Practice proper safety techniques in compliance with hospital/departmental policies & procedures. Report employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents (and other safety issues) to supervisor. Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans. Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area. Participates in staff meetings as scheduled. Consistently adheres to scheduling requirements. Maintain patient rights, including privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information as well as patient privacy & integrity. Comply with all related policies accompanying the patient safety associate role. Demonstrates ongoing competency of the job (initial training, on-going education and age-related/cultural competencies).

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program