Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant, General Medicine & Pulmonary
About The Position
As a Nurse Assistant at Lurie Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference each day by supporting other nursing staff in compassionate and top quality patient care. At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois. The Gen. Med./Pulmonary Unit is a 48 bed unit with patients ranging in age from birth to young adulthood. It specializes in respiratory illnesses such as asthma, RSV, flu, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis & pneumonia. The unit also cares for a wide variety of patients with general medical needs including medically complex patients with chronic conditions & behavioral issues.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an accredited CNA Program.
- Current certification as a CNA in the State of Illinois, active/good standing.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- 14 weeks of 1:1 precepted orientation
- Orientation classes including skills day, assessment classes, general medicine class day, behavioral health training (Welle), clinical exchanges, BLS & PALS.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in an acute care hospital setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help to warmly welcome families to the ambulatory clinic area.
- Assist with taking and documenting vital signs, documentation of medical information, point of care testing, medical procedures, and intra hospital transport, all while ensuring that patients and their families are safe and comfortable.
- Ensure that all medical equipment is stocked and in clean, working condition.
- Ensure that medical waste is disposed of properly, rooms are neat and tidy and that patient rounds are made in a timely manner.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
