Certified Nurse Assistant, ED

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases and disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into the young adult populations. Actively supports the hospital’s and the department’s quality goals and service excellence principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care-- Assists with the following tasks under the direction of an RN: Orienting families to the ambulatory clinic areaVital signs measurement per department standardDocumentation of patient data per department standard either on paper record or in EMREmptying fluid collection containersPoint of care testing/controls glucose, hemocult, urine dipstick, hemoglobin A1C, HCG testingPO feedingBulb suctioningAssisting with proceduresAssisting with intra hospital transportHolding patientsProviding comfort measuresPerforms ECGs and bladder scanCommunicate and interact with patients & families to foster a therapeutic and collaborative relationshipIntervene in anticipated emergency situations and know emergency protocols
• Maintain a safe environment for the patient, family, and staff through 1:1 continuous monitoring (remaining at arm’s length and facing the patient at all times including during bathroom and shower activities) and additional activities as assigned
• Maintain age/developmentally appropriate patient interaction in a therapeutic manner focusing on behavioral monitoring and de-escalation interventions
• Perform components of general care needs (eating, hydration, and/or elimination) if/when needed.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior and communicate to appropriate staff (nurse, physician, nursing/medical assistants, etc.)
• Actively reinforce goals and parameters set by the care team which may include age/developmentally appropriate goals, expectations and behavioral limits
• Respond appropriately and promptly to direction given by nursing or other clinical staff
• Participate in hand off (from patient safety associate to patient safety associate at change of shift or to other team members) and communicates any special care considerations, care priorities or support needs
• Document care delivered/patient responses to interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while utilizing the behavioral support guidelines
• Stocking And Maintenance Distributing linenClean rooms after dischargeReplacing canisters, oxygen tubing, and nebulizers per protocolObtaining unit suppliesReturning unused supplies/equipment from patient room and treatment room to central area designated by unitStocking patient carts
• Clerical Assisting with sending labsPhone calling/paging as directedCoverage for clerk Cleaning Keeping unit orderlyCleaning equipment and toysChecking and recording refrigerator and blanket warmer temperaturesChecking and recording of AED checks Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner
• Other Job Functions As Assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, plus completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be able to safely immobilize children, if necessary, and be able to move equipment and patients; respond quickly to patient care situations; effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians, and patient care staff, and meet professional image and communication standards.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma/GED (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Skills

• Nursing Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Benefits

At Lurie Children’s, we 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.

• 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
• Voluntary Benefits
• 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

Pay

Pay Range $19.00-$28.50 Hourly

Schedule

Not specified