Nursing Assistant - Inpatient LC19

Nursing Assistant

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 : Streeterville, Chicago, IL

Time Type : Full time

Job Description

General Summary :

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.

Essential Job Functions :

Direct patient care Assists with the following tasks under the direction of an RN :

• Orienting families to the ambulatory clinic area
• Vital signs measurement per department standard
• Documentation of patient data per department standard either on paper record or in EMR
• Emptying fluid collection containers
• Point of care testing / controls glucose, hemocult, urine dipstick, hemoglobin A1C, HCG testing
• PO feeding
• Bulb suctioning
• Assisting with procedures
• Assisting with intra hospital transport
• Holding patients
• Providing comfort measures
• Performs ECGs and bladder scan
• Communicate and interact with patients & families to foster a therapeutic and collaborative relationship
• Intervene in anticipated emergency situations and know emergency protocols

1 : 1 Observation

Stocking and maintenance :

Clerical :

Cleaning :

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.

Compliance :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : High School Diploma / GED (Required)

Pay Range : $18.50-$27.75 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. 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 :

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, 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 Children's and its affiliates are 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.

Support email : candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org