Certified Nurse Assistant, Neuro./Endo. NIGHTS

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description
The Nursing Assistant (NA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases, disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into the young adult populations.

Job Responsibilities under the direction of an RN:
Direct Patient Care:
Empty fluid collection containers, point of care testing: glucose, hemoculture, hemoglobin A1C, HCG. PO feeding, Bulb suctioning, and assisting with procedures. Vital signs measurement per department standards intrahospital Transport assistance and orients families to the ambulatory clinic area and assisting with labs. 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.
Unit Maintenance:
Keeps unit clean and orderly, cleans equipment and toys,obtains unit supplies, replaces canisters, oxygen tubing, and nebulizers per protocol. Changes needle boxes when 2/3 full. Clean rooms after discharge, return unused supplies/equipment from patient/ treatment room and collecting and distributing linens. Checks and records refrigerator temperatures and conducts and documents AED checks.
Clerical:
Documentation of patient data and changes by paper charting or in EMR. Phone calling/paging as directed, and coverage for clerk.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED, plus completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant.
Illinois State Certified Nurse Assistant recognized by IDPH.
Certification must be active and in good standing.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of pediatric or hospital (acute care) experience preferred.

EducationHigh School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Benefit Statement

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

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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