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.
Night (United States of America)
LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Job Description
3 x 12hr Night shifts per week, Every third weekend
Resource Team members are eligible for benefits, budgeted positions and flex incentives when applicable.
The Resource Team provides supplemental staffing to a variety of patient care areas, including inpatient, emergency department, psychiatry, pre- and post-procedural services, Almost Home Kids and ambulatory, in response to increased acuity, census, and staffing fluctuations. The team provides units the opportunity to maximize staffing and scheduling flexibility, while minimizing overtime, incentive pay and agency usage.
General Summary:
The Nursing Assistant (NA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases and disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into the young adult populations. Actively supports the hospital's and the department's quality goals and service excellence principles.
Essential Job Functions:
1. 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
Performs ECGs and bladder scan
Communicate and interact with patients & families to foster a therapeutic and collaborative relationship
Intervene in anticipated emergency situations and know emergency protocols
2. 1:1 Observation:
Maintain a safe environment for the patient, family, and staff through 1:1 continuous monitoring (remaining at arm's length and facing the patient at all times including during bathroom and shower activities) and additional activities as assigned
Maintain age/developmentally appropriate patient interaction in a therapeutic manner focusing on behavioral monitoring and de-escalation interventions
Perform components of general care needs (eating, hydration, and/or elimination) if/when needed.
Monitor patients for changes in behavior and communicate to appropriate staff (nurse, physician, nursing/medical assistants, etc.)
Actively reinforce goals and parameters set by the care team which may include age/developmentally appropriate goals, expectations and behavioral limits
Respond appropriately and promptly to direction given by nursing or other clinical staff
Participate in hand off (from patient safety associate to patient safety associate at change of shift or to other team members) and communicates any special care considerations, care priorities or support needs
Documents care delivered/patient responses to interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while utilizing the behavioral support guidelines
3. Stocking and maintenance:
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 to central area designated by unit
Stocking patient carts
4. Clerical:
Assisting with sending labs
Phone calling/paging as directed
Coverage for clerk
5. Cleaning:
Keeping unit orderly
Cleaning equipment and toys
Checking and recording refrigerator and blanket warmer temperatures
Checking and recording of AED checks
6. 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
7. Other job functions as assigned.
8. Compliance:
Practice proper safety techniques in compliance with hospital/departmental policies & procedures. Report employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents (and other safety issues) to supervisor.
Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans. Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.
Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.
Consistently adheres to scheduling... For full info follow application link.
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