Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) NICU

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.

Night (United States of America)

Location

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

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) NICU

12 hour night shifts only, every 3rd weekend required (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Feb 9, 2026 start date.

Minimum Quals:

• High school diploma/GED.

• Completion of program leading to certification as Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN.)

• 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.

Shift: 12 hour night shifts only, every 3rd weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Job Duties:

1. 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

2. Stocking and maintenance:
- Changing needle boxes when 2/3 full
- 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 and charges items to central area designated by unit.

3. Clerical:
- Assisting with sending labs
- Phone calling/paging as directed
- Coverage for clerk

4. Cleaning:
- Keeping unit orderly
- Cleaning equipment and toys
- Checking and recording refrigerator temperatures
- Checking and recording of AED checks

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

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:

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 Progr