Nursing Assistant CCU Nights

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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

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

Documents care delivered/patient responses to interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) while utilizing the behavioral support guidelines

Stocking and maintenance:

Distributing linen

Clean rooms after discharge

Replacing canisters, oxygen tubing, and nebulizers per protocol

Obtaining unit supplies

Returning unused supplies/equipment from patient room and treatment room to central area designated by unit

Stocking patient carts

Clerical:

Assisting with sending labs

Phone calling/paging as directed

Coverage for clerk

Cleaning:

Keeping unit orderly

Cleaning equipment and toys

Checking and recording refrigerator and blanket warmer temperatures

Checking 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.

Compliance

Practice proper safety techniques in compliance with hospital/departmental policies & procedures. Report employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents (and other safety issues) to supervisor.

Supports clinical operations and decisions related to treatment plans. Responds to environmental concerns (maintenance/cleanliness) of the area.

Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.

Consistently adheres to scheduling requirements.

Maintain patient rights, including privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information as well as patient privacy & integrity.

Comply with all related policies accompanying the patient safety associate role.

Demonstrates ongoing competency of the job (initial training, on-going education and age-related/cultural competencies).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)
(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Pay Range

$19.00-$28.50 Hourly