Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic medical conditions. Common patient diagnoses include sickle cell anemia, diabetes, asthma, severe burns, and trauma-related cases.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :**
1. Participates in the provision of safe patient care throughout the shift under the direction and supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse.
2. Reports patient observations to the Professional Nurse/Mod Leader in a timely fashion.
3. Follows and supports the plan of care for each patient as developed by the Professional Nurse.
4. Assists Professional Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse with procedures.
5. Cares for patients' clothing and other personal property during patient's hospital stay.
6. Makes rounds on the Nursing Unit, anticipates patients' needs and answers patient call lights.
7. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment by doing assigned unit tasks and reporting faulty equipment or problems to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
8. Maintains required job skills and professional competencies. Attends required educational sessions. Supports the hospital's mission, and observes hospital core job values (with respect to work quality, productivity, teamwork, customer services and initiative).
Qualifications
Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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 very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.