Experienced Registered Nurse, General Medicine & Pulmonary

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. Job Overview The Registered Nurse provides Relationship Based Care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases, disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into young adult populations. Utilizes enhanced specialty knowledge and skills to provide nursing excellence to patients within designated patient care area(s). Uses the nursing process and performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, clinical inquiry, teacher, professional development and leadership. Understands and integrates the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients with regard to their growth and development process. Actively supports the Hospital and department's quality goals and service excellence principles. Essential Job Duties Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area‑specific tools. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively. Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify healthcare needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co‑workers and others. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. Associate's degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN if willing to return to school for BSN within 1 year of hire. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing. Basic Life Support certification through AHA. Minimum of 3 years of bedside RN experience in an acute hospital setting. Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff. Special certifications may be required by department. Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations. Education Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required) Pay Range $37.00-$61.05 Hourly Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago