Certified Nursing Assistant Hematology/Oncology

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide essential care to patients and families, ensuring comfort and stability through vital sign monitoring and assistance with daily living needs. This role is vital to the healthcare team, supporting patients with cancer and blood disorders in a specialized inpatient unit. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving children's health and well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b Employer Match

Wellness Program

Professional Development Resources

Annual Employee Bonus

Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS and CNA/MA/EMT certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living needs.
• Monitor vital signs and support nursing personnel.
• Act as a conduit between patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

CNA Certification

MA Certification

EMT Certification

Job description

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Position Purpose

The Clinical Assistant role is critical to the care our families receive at Children's Hospital Colorado. This position serves as a system-wide resource, assisting patients and families with personal hygiene and daily living needs, ensuring comfort and stability through vital sign monitoring. It also supports nursing personnel and other providers in diagnostic procedures and technical treatments, functioning as a member of the healthcare team.

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) is a 48-bed inpatient unit specializing in care for patients with cancer, blood disorders, immunodeficiencies, and genetic disorders requiring hospitalization for treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, and radioactive therapy.

Salary and Shift

Annual Salary Range: $41,600 to $51,170 (based on 40 hours/week and experience) / Hourly

Shift: Day Shift (6:45am - 7:15pm)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association required. Certification as CNA, MA, and/or EMT required.

Job Highlights

• Attends to individual patient needs, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, providing comfort, and communicating needs to healthcare team members.
• Performs tasks such as checking vital signs, weighing patients, applying creams/ointments, changing dressings, and collecting specimens.
• Meets patient needs using resources, transporting patients, responding to call lights, and reporting observations to the healthcare team.
• Acts as a conduit between patients and providers by recording and communicating issues to medical team members.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 403b employer match; wellness program; and professional development resources.

Total Rewards package: Includes an annual employee bonus based on organizational performance, paid out in April if goals are met.

Loan Repayment: Eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Children's Hospital Colorado values stories that reflect our community. We aim to build diverse teams to foster creativity and innovation, reflecting the diversity of our patient population. We strive for an inclusive, equitable workforce to better heal every child. Join us in writing this story together!

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We are committed to equal opportunity employment, making decisions based on job-related factors without discrimination. The posting remains open until the closing date; apply promptly. Colorado residents may redact age-related information in their applications without penalty.

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