Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pre/Post/PACU
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pre/Post/PACU Varied day/eve shifts, full time Min Quals: High school diploma / GED Completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse. Strong preference given to candidates with 1+ years Peds experience in a healthcare setting. Must be able to safely immobilize children, if necessary, and be able to move equipment and patients; respond quickly to patient care situations; effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians, and patient care staff, and meet professional image and communication standards. Bilingual ability preferred. Basic Life Support certification from AHA
Requirements
- High school diploma / GED
- Completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Must be able to safely immobilize children, if necessary, and be able to move equipment and patients; respond quickly to patient care situations; effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians, and patient care staff, and meet professional image and communication standards.
- Basic Life Support certification from AHA
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference given to candidates with 1+ years Peds experience in a healthcare setting.
- Bilingual ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care: assists with the following tasks under the direction of an RN: - Orienting families to the ambulatory clinic area - Vital signs measurement per department standard - Documentation of patient data per department standard either on paper record or in EMR - Emptying fluid collection containers - Point of care testing/controls glucose, hemocult, urine dipstick, hemoglobin A1C, HCG testing - PO feeding - Bulb suctioning - Assisting with procedures - Assisting with intra hospital transport - Holding patients - Providing comfort measures
- Stocking and maintenance: - Changing needle boxes when 2/3 full - Distributing linen - Clean rooms after discharge - Replacing canisters, oxygen tubing, and nebulizers per protocol - Obtaining unit supplies - Returning unused supplies/equipment from patient room and treatment room and charges items to central area designated by unit.
- Clerical: - Assisting with sending labs - Phone calling/paging as directed - Coverage for clerk
- Cleaning: - Keeping unit orderly - Cleaning equipment and toys - Checking and recording refrigerator temperatures - Checking and recording of AED checks
- Documents changes to the plan whether that be in the Electronic Medical Record or in the paper chart.
- Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner.
Benefits
- For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- 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
- Various voluntary benefits:
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
