Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff in delivering compassionate, high-quality pediatric care on the 48-bed Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit. The unit cares for patients with a range of diagnoses and specialties, including pediatric surgery, kidney, liver/GI, urology, plastic surgery, and ENT. Nurse assistants collaborate with nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and family services providers to support individualized care for patients and families. The role includes welcoming families, assisting with vital signs and documentation, point-of-care testing, medical procedures, and in-hospital transport. Nurse assistants help maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient unit by conducting timely rounds, keeping rooms neat, ensuring medical equipment is stocked and clean, and disposing of medical waste properly. The position is on the night shift and includes every third weekend. New staff receive four weeks of nursing assistant orientation, including skills and assessment classes, medical-surgical support training, behavioral health training, clinical exchanges, BLS, and PALS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an accredited CNA program.
- Current CNA certification in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Warmly welcome families to the inpatient clinic area.
- Assist with taking and documenting vital signs and medical information.
- Assist with point-of-care testing and medical procedures.
- Transport patients within the hospital.
- Help ensure patients and families are safe and comfortable.
- Conduct timely patient rounds and keep rooms neat and tidy.
- Help maintain unit function and efficiency.
- Ensure medical equipment is stocked and in clean, working condition.
- Dispose of medical waste properly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
- Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
- Voluntary 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 behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
- Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
- Discount purchasing program.
- Continuing education, including free e-learnings and on-site master’s degree programs.
- Scholarship programs.
- BCEN voucher programs.
- Conference reimbursement.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
