Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 5% match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support our pediatric care team in the inpatient unit. The CNA will assist with vital signs, documentation and patient transport, ensuring safety and comfort for young patients and families.

Qualified applicants will have Illinois CNA certification, BLS, a High School diploma, and at least one year of hospital experience, with pediatrics preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited CNA Program.
• Current Illinois CNA license in good standing.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year hospital experience, pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with taking and documenting vital signs and patient information.
• Document medical information and participate in point-of-care testing and procedures.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport and basic medical procedures.
• Keep patient rooms neat, tidy and ready for rounds; stock and maintain equipment.
• Support nursing staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Hospital Experience

Pediatrics Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification (IL)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical SurgicalYou may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.### Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical SurgicalApply: Streeterville, Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR2026-3045Ann & 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 empowermentSummer & Holiday PartiesCommittees -- 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 HourlyAt 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. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.**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 insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(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 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] **AI Notice** Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. 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