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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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.

Emergency Department Unit Information:

45 bed Emergency Department with mixed acuity; includes 4 pods of 10 beds each, 5 resuscitation beds.

Level 1 Trauma Center

Patient population is all age groups, generally 0 days – 21 years.

Staffing mix includes nurses, paramedics, nursing assistants, medical assistants, service representatives, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners.

Ancillary Support Staff include Social Work, Child Life, and Interpreting Services

We value teamwork, a culture of real-time feedback, diversity and inclusion, and freedom to ask questions.

Orientation:

8-10 weeks, 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

Mandatory classes include PALS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, Welles training, Level IV PPE training.

Not included – triage training; this is to allow time for learning of Lurie protocols and practices.

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:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of an accredited CNA Program.

3. Current certification as a CNA in the State of Illinois, active/good standing. 4.  Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. 5. One year experience in hospital setting required, pediatrics preferred.

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 master’s 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 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

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 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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org