Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant, General Medicine & Pulmonary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support a pediatric care team in providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.

The role covers night shifts with every third weekend, and requires CNA certification and BLS, with orientation and ongoing education offered. The hospital emphasizes a culture of kindness, competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a 48-bed general medicine/pulmonary unit serving ages

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.
• One year experience in an acute care hospital setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet families in the ambulatory clinic area.
• Assist with taking and documenting vital signs and medical information.
• Assist with point of care testing, medical procedures, and intra hospital transport.
• Ensure medical equipment is stocked and clean.
• Dispose of medical waste properly, keep rooms neat and tidy, and ensure timely patient rounds.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs documentation

Intra hospital transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Program completion

Illinois CNA certification

BLS 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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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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 ambulatory 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.

NA also help nursing staff ensure that all medical equipment is stocked and in clean, working condition.

That Medical waste is disposed of properly, rooms are neat and tidy and that patient rounds are made in a timely manner.

Gen. Med./Pulmonary Unit Information:

48 bed unit with patients ranging in age from birth to young adulthood. Specialization in respiratory illnesses: asthma, RSV, flu, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis & pneumonia.

Also care for a wide variety of patients with general medical needs including medically complex patients with chronic conditions & behavioral issues.

Position we are hiring for:

Nightshift and every third weekend

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.

One year experience in an acute care hospital setting is strongly preferred.

Orientation:

14 weeks of 1:1 precepted orientation

Orientation classes including skills day, assessment classes, general medicine class day, behavioral health training (Welle), clinical exchanges, BLS & PALS.

Ways to get involved:

• Culture of Kindness
• Monthly Fun on 21 Celebrations
• Holiday & Summer Parties
• Cystic Fibrosis fundraising & walk
• Active Nursing Professional Governance with many opportunities for committee involvement
• 21st Floor Instagram
• Book club

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 incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the followinglink 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 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

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.

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