Job Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital
 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN/Registry - Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) – Inpatient Nursing Department in Chicago, IL
 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a PRN/Registry, Night-Shift Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for the inpatient nursing department to join our team! Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts within a six-week period; working one summer and one winter holiday is required.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you. 

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs various duties under the direction and supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse to provide care to patients from infancy to adolescence as well as some young adults with chronic medical conditions.  The most common admitting patient diagnoses are sickle cell anemia, diabetes, asthma, severe burns, and physical and sexual abuse.

Job Functions:

• Participates in the delivery of safe and effective patient care throughout the shift under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse, and assists with procedures as directed.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and promptly reports relevant information to the Professional Nurse or Module Leader to support patient care decisions.
• Makes rounds on the nursing unit, anticipates and responds to patient needs, and answers call lights in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Completes assigned unit tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, and promptly reports faulty equipment or safety concerns to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Maintains required job skills and professional competencies, including current licensure and certifications, and attends mandatory educational sessions such as annual infection control, safety, and hazardous materials training.
• Demonstrates proper and safe operation of all relevant medical equipment and machinery used in the delivery of patient care.
• Assists in assessing patient status by recognizing and interpreting data necessary to identify care needs appropriate to each patient's age and condition, within the scope of role.
• Performs physical job duties such as lifting, moving, and transporting patients, works evening, night, or weekend shifts as needed, and demonstrates the ability to follow instructions, reason, make judgments, and complete arithmetic calculations accurately.

What we need from you:

• Education:  High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Related Work Experience:  Nursing Assistant, Illinois Certificate required. Pediatric experience is required. Ability to work with children and families.
• Licensure/Certification : Nursing Assistant, Illinois Certificate required. CPR required.  Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills : Ability to work with children and families.

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria

Compensation:
Pay Rate - $25.00

Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on. 

La Rabida Children's Hospital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Summer holiday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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