Registered Nurse (Ambulatory) - Solid Tumor; Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

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. Day (United States of America) Location 875 N Michigan (John Hancock) Job Description Must have at least 2 years minimum of RN practice experience to receive an interview. Candidates with 2 or more years of peds oncology experience are highly preferred. Must be CPHON certified at hire or willing to pursue certification when eligible. Schedule is 4 9-hour day shifts M-F with a variable day off. This position provides support to the general nursing team in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Ambulatory Clinic and focuses on care and coordination for the Solid Tumor patients. Nursing staff provides family centered care utilizing the Relationship Based Care model with a focus on relationships with patients, colleagues, and self. Understands and integrates appropriate growth and development processes into care delivery of patients with acute and chronic diseases, disorders found in neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Applies enhanced specialty knowledge and skills to provide best outcomes to patients within the designated patient care area(s). Utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities aligning with the Magnet Model: New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements, Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, and Transformational Leadership with a constant focus on Empirical Outcomes. Demonstrates nursing excellence, desire for constant professional growth and an inclusive approach to care and collaboration. Actively supports the organization and department's goals and core principles that guide Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. 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. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively. Communicates with the family and members of the interprofessional team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing best evidence in 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 vision, 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 Magnet core principles with a customer service focus of new knowledge, exemplary practice, structural empowerment, and transformational leadership, to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Creating an environment that welcomes is inclusive, safe, reliable and equitable for all. 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. Other job functions as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff. Special certifications may be required by the 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 $36.00-$59.40 Hourly At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair c #J-18808-Ljbffr luriechildrens