Certified Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Unit
La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL
•$21 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic medical conditions. Common patient diagnoses include sickle cell anemia, diabetes, asthma, severe burns, and trauma-related cases.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
- Nursing Assistant Illinois Certificate required.
- Ability to work with children and families.
- CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Related childcare experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in the provision of safe patient care throughout the shift under the direction and supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse.
- Reports patient observations to the Professional Nurse/Mod Leader in a timely fashion.
- Follows and supports the plan of care for each patient as developed by the Professional Nurse.
- Assists Professional Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse with procedures.
- Cares for patients' clothing and other personal property during patient's hospital stay.
- Makes rounds on the Nursing Unit, anticipates patients' needs and answers patient call lights.
- Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment by doing assigned unit tasks and reporting faulty equipment or problems to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
- Maintains required job skills and professional competencies. Attends required educational sessions. Supports the hospital's mission, and observes hospital core job values (with respect to work quality, productivity, teamwork, customer services and initiative).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
