Certified Nursing Assistant, Pediatric Medical Surgical

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

As a Nurse Assistant at Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens 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 theres a reason were ranked the #1 childrens 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.

Medical Surgical Department Unit Information:

• 48-bed acute medical and surgical unit utilizes a patient and family-centered interprofessional approach to provide compassionate and high-quality care for children of all ages with a range of complex illnesses and diseases.

• This floor treats medical patients with gastrointestinal liver and kidney diagnoses and surgical patients requiring pediatric general surgery specialty surgery and transplantations.

• The most common diagnoses treated include appendicitis nephritis nephrotic syndrome short gut syndrome biliary atresia and pectus excavatum.

Orientation:

• Dependent on candidate experience level; first week is hospital orientation.

• Orientation will be on all shifts beginning on day shifts.

• Consistency is attempted with preceptors although not guaranteed.

• Hands-on experiences/trauma simulations within orientation hours

Position we are hiring for:

• Nightshift (3p-3a and 7p-7a shifts) 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.

One year experience in hospital setting required pediatrics strongly preferred.

EMS or emergency experience is a plus.

Ways to get involved:

• Our Voice Black Nurses of Lurie resource and empowerment

• ASCEND Program Advancement ladder with pay raises as you advance.

• Committees -- Retention and Recruitment Staffing and Scheduling Informatics Research Preceptor Mass Casualty Preparedness Education Policy and Procedure etc.

• Continuing education Grand rounds free e-learnings on site masters degree programs scholarship programs BCEN voucher programs conference reimbursement

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 masters 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

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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 Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. 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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