Ambulatory Satellite Cardiology RN, Skokie

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Skokie, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring an Ambulatory Satellite Cardiology RN for its Outpatient Center in Skokie. The nurse provides patient-facing care in an outpatient cardiology setting, working five 8-hour weekday shifts between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The role may occasionally provide backup coverage in other Skokie specialty clinics and requires cross-training. The RN assesses patients, individualizes plans of care and teaching plans to patient and family needs, carries out nursing procedures and protocols, responds to emerging situations, and communicates with families and the multidisciplinary team. The nurse also supports quality initiatives, professional practice, teamwork, and service excellence. Candidates must have at least two years of RN practice experience to receive an interview. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher is required; for positions identified as difficult to fill, the CNO may approve a candidate with an associate degree in nursing and equivalent experience in lieu of a BSN or above. Current Illinois RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification are required. Pediatric cardiology and/or ambulatory experience is highly preferred. Special certifications may be required by the department. Visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified RN candidates, subject to applicable law and business and budgetary limitations. The hourly pay range is $36.00–$59.40. The employer describes a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. Benefits are offered to full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN practice experience; candidates must meet this requirement to receive an interview.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher required. For positions identified as difficult to fill, the CNO may approve an associate degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of a BSN or above.
Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and hospital staff.
Special certifications may be required by the department.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric cardiology and/or ambulatory experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments using a variety of assessment methods and area-specific tools.
Develop or individualize plans of care and goals based on family needs; evaluate and document changes.
Develop or individualize teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs, identify preferences and motivation to learn, and evaluate and document changes.
Provide nursing care according to procedures and protocols, anticipate emergencies, and intervene effectively.
Communicate with families and multidisciplinary team members to identify healthcare needs and changes in patient status; use appropriate referral and consultation resources.
Keep current in nursing practice by using nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
Incorporate current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily work.
Follow communication, service excellence, and professional image standards that support the hospital’s mission and philosophy.
Work cooperatively as a team member to help achieve unit and hospital goals.
Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
Perform job functions in accordance with service principles, emphasizing innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and high-quality care and service.
Demonstrate knowledge and competency in applicable protocols for chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization when required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup childcare and eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Potential differentials for some hourly employees
Potential leadership incentives for select roles
Wellbeing programs