Certified Nursing Assistant - Hem/Onc Nights

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients and their families with acute and chronic diseases and disorders. The role supports hospital and department quality goals and service excellence principles. Duties include direct patient care, continuous 1:1 observation when assigned, stocking and maintenance, clerical support, cleaning, and compliance with hospital policies. The position is for Hematology/Oncology nights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a program leading to certification as a Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to safely immobilize children if necessary and move equipment and patients.
Ability to respond quickly to patient-care situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and patient-care staff and meet professional image and communication standards.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Orient families to the ambulatory clinic area.
Measure vital signs and document patient data on paper records or in the electronic medical record according to department standards.
Empty fluid collection containers; perform point-of-care testing, including glucose, hemoccult, urine dipstick, hemoglobin A1C, and HCG testing.
Assist with oral feeding, bulb suctioning, procedures, and intrahospital transport; hold patients and provide comfort measures.
Perform ECGs and bladder scans.
Communicate and interact with patients and families to foster therapeutic, collaborative relationships.
Intervene in anticipated emergency situations and follow emergency protocols.
When assigned to 1:1 observation, continuously monitor patients at arm’s length and facing them, including during bathroom and shower activities.
Provide components of general care, including eating, hydration, and elimination, when needed.
Monitor patient behavior and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
Reinforce care-team goals, expectations, and behavioral limits using age- and developmentally appropriate approaches and de-escalation interventions.
Respond promptly and appropriately to direction from nursing or other clinical staff.
Participate in handoffs and communicate special care considerations, priorities, and support needs.
Document care and patient responses to interventions in the EHR using behavioral support guidelines.
Distribute linen, clean rooms after discharge, replace canisters and oxygen tubing and nebulizers according to protocol, obtain unit supplies, return unused supplies and equipment, and stock patient carts.
Assist with sending laboratory samples, make phone calls or pages as directed, and provide clerk coverage.
Keep the unit orderly; clean equipment and toys; check and record refrigerator, blanket warmer, and AED checks.
Retrieve and deliver medications and pharmaceutical products dispensed by the Pharmacy to appropriate patient-care providers in a timely manner.
Practice safety techniques, report injuries, accidents, and other safety issues, and respond to environmental concerns involving maintenance or cleanliness.
Support clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans and participate in scheduled staff meetings.
Adhere consistently to scheduling requirements and maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.
Comply with policies related to the patient safety associate role and maintain job competency through training, ongoing education, and age-related and cultural competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
Hourly employee differentials may be available.