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Page Mechanical Group, Inc.

PRN-Registry - Student Nurse Extern

Page Mechanical Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


La Rabida Children’s Hospital

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring PRN/Registry Student Nurse Externs (RN) for the Inpatient unit in Chicago, IL.

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. 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 Student Nurse Extern 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.

Essential Student Nurse Extern Functions:

Participates in the provision of safe patient care throughout the shift under the direction and supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse.

Reports patient observations to the Professional Nurse/Mod Leader in a timely fashion.

Follows and supports the plan of care for each patient as developed by the Professional Nurse.

Assists Professional Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse with procedures.

Cares for patients' clothing and other personal property during patient's hospital stay.

Makes rounds in the Nursing Unit, anticipates patients' needs, and answers patient call lights.

Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment by doing assigned unit tasks and reporting faulty equipment or problems to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

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).

Completes CNA tasks first then can assist nurses with various tasks.

If needed, the Student Extern can help with Sitter cases, but should only be called upon to cover for breaks for the actual Sitter/Care Companion. This timeframe should never exceed 2 hours as a Sitter.

The charge nurse will assign the Student Nurse Extern to an RN and the Extern will perform all personal care for the RN’s patients. When the Student Extern finishes the personal care duties, he/she will then be free to work with the RN to upgrade their nursing skills.

What we need from you:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) and enrolled in the last year of nursing program.

Related Work Experience: Related childcare experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Nursing Assistant Illinois Certificate required or enrolled in a nursing program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work with children and families.

CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans & Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Free Parking

Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month

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 very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Conditions of Employment: Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.#J-18808-Ljbffr