Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Resource Team/Float

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

Health Savings Account contribution

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Parental/P

403(b) with 5% employer match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Resource Team for 12‑hour day and night shifts. The NA provides care under an RN, supports quality goals, and enhances family-centered pediatric care.

The role includes direct patient care, documentation, routine procedures, and intra-hospital transport within a vibrant pediatric setting. A CNA or LPN certification is required, with BLS and bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA or LPN certification required.
• Must immobilize children safely and move equipment; respond quickly to patient care situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff; maintain professional image.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN direction, including vital signs and documentation.
• Support clerical tasks and telephone paging as directed.
• Assist with transporting patients and delivering supplies.
• Stock and maintain unit supplies and equipment in patient rooms.
• Clean rooms and equipment; monitor refrigerator temperatures and AED checks.
• Assist with medications delivery from Pharmacy to care providers.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Ability to immobilize children safely

Effective communication with families

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA or LPN certification

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.

Location

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

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Resource Team/Float 12 hr day and night shifts available, full time.

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. Actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s quality goals and service excellence principles.

Resource Team

The Resource Team provides supplemental staffing (full time/ benefit eligible position) 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.

Min Quals

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• 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 the American Heart Association.

Job Duties

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. Other job functions as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required) (BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$19.00-$28.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• 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
• 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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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 affiliates are 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. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [e-mail]

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