Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Scholarship programs

On-site master's degree programs

Conference reimbursement

BCEN voucher programs

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support the pediatric care team with compassionate and high-quality patient care.

You will assist with vital signs, documentation, procedures, and intra-hospital transport, ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of an accredited CNA program, current Illinois CNA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited CNA Program.
• Current Illinois CNA certification, active/good standing.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year experience in hospital setting; pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist families in the inpatient clinic area.
• Take and document vital signs, assist with procedures, and support point-of-care testing.
• Ensure rooms are neat, stocked, and patient rounds are timely.
• Assist nursing staff with equipment maintenance and proper waste disposal.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Procedures

Intra-hospital transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA program completion

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.

Location

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

Job Description

As a Nurse Assistant at Lurie Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference each day by supporting other nursing staff in compassionate and top-quality patient care.

#1 For a Reason:

At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there's a reason we're ranked the #1 children's hospital in Illinois.

Nurse Assistants:

• Help to warmly welcome families to the inpatient clinic area.
• Assist with taking and documenting vital signs, documentation of medical information, point of care testing, medical procedures, and intra hospital transport. All while ensuring that patients and their families are safe and comfortable.
• NAs contribute to maintain the function and efficiency of the unit, such as ensuring rooms are neat and tidy and timely patient rounds.
• NAs also help nursing staff ensure that all medical equipment is stocked and in clean, working condition and that medical waste is disposed of properly.

Pediatric Surgical Unit Information:

The 48 bed, Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit's patient population includes a variety of diagnoses and specialty services such as Pediatric Surgery, Kidney, Liver/GI, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and ENT.

Teamwork is at the core of the Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit care delivery where nurses and nurse aides collaborate with physicians, APPs (Advanced Practice Providers), allied health professionals, and family services providers to provide an individualized, comprehensive approach for each patient and family.

Position we are hiring for:

• Nightshift and every third weekend
• Staff must remain in current position for at least six months before qualifying for position changes

Position openings for different start times will be released by the Scheduling Committee based off of unit needs; positions are filled by seniority

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited CNA Program.
• Current certification as a CNA in the State of Illinois, active/good standing.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year experience in hospital setting required, pediatrics preferred.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Orientation:

• 4 weeks of nursing assistant orientation.
• Orientation classes including skills day, assessment classes, medical surgical support training, behavioral health training (Welle), clinical exchanges, BLS & PALS.

Ways to get involved:

• Our Voice - Black Nurses of Lurie resource and empowerment
• Summer & Holiday Parties
• Committees -- Retention and Recruitment, Staffing and Scheduling, Informatics, Research, Preceptor, Mass Casualty Preparedness, Education, Policy and Procedure, etc.

What we offer you:

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master's degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!

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

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 He