Certified Nursing Assistant, Pediatric Pulmonary & General Medicine
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. #1 For a Reason: 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. Nurse Assistants: 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. NA also help nursing staff ensure that all medical equipment is stocked and in clean, working condition. That Medical waste is disposed of properly, rooms are neat and tidy and that patient rounds are made in a timely manner. Gen. Med./Pulmonary Unit Information: •48 bed unit with patients ranging in age from birth to young adulthood. •Specialization in respiratory illnesses: asthma, RSV, flu, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis & pneumonia. • Also care for a wide variety of patients with general medical needs including medically complex patients with chronic conditions & behavioral issues. Position we are hiring for: • Nightshift and every third weekend • Staff must remain in current position for at least six months before qualifying for position changes • Position openings for different start times will be released by the Scheduling Committee based off of unit needs; positions are filled by seniority Orientation: •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. Ways to get involved: •Culture of Kindness •Monthly Fun on 21 Celebrations •Holiday & Summer Parties •Cystic Fibrosis fundraising & walk •Active Nursing Professional Governance with many opportunities for committee involvement •21st Floor Instagram •Book club What we offer you: In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!
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.
- One year experience in hospital setting required, pediatrics strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in hospital setting required, pediatrics 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.
- Ensure that patients and their families are safe and comfortable.
- Help nursing staff 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
