Eating Disorder Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology/BMT

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

1d•$37 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description The Eating Disorder Nurse Specialist – Hem/Onc/BMT is a registered nurse who provides expert, evidence-based care for pediatric patients admitted with eating disorders. This role serves as the primary clinical resource, coordinator, and point of contact for all aspects of inpatient eating disorder care—including medical stabilization, behavioral expectations, family education, and interprofessional communication. When eating disorder census is low, this nurse will provide direct patient care within the Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant population in alignment with unit standards and competencies. This dual-specialty design ensures consistent support for eating disorder care while maintaining staffing flexibility and continuity across the unit. The Eating Disorder Nurse Specialist functions as a clinical resource, mentor, and partner to nursing staff, ESS staff, physicians, dietitians, mental health providers, and families to ensure a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for this vulnerable patient population.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary nurse for patients admitted with eating disorders on the Hem/Onc/SCT unit.
Conduct comprehensive assessments including vitals, orthostatic, intake/output, and medical/behavioral indicators of stabilization.
Implement and reinforce eating disorder protocols, pathways, and unit expectations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program standards.
Lead communication between the interdisciplinary care team (medicine, psychiatry, dietitians, therapists), parents/caregivers, and bedside staff.
Coordinate ESS (Eating Support Specialist) workflows, hand-off expectations, and escalation processes.
Participate in daily rounds and advocate for EDO-specific needs and safety considerations.
Maintain therapeutic meal environments, Protected Meals protocols, and safety measures.
Monitor compliance with privileges, movement guidelines, room safety, and engagement expectations.
Assist with ongoing updates to the Eating Disorder Program, including documents, resources, and staff training materials.
Serve as the first-line resource for bedside staff regarding EDO procedures, behaviors, and interventions.
Provide real-time coaching and support to ESS staff.
Participate in orientation and ongoing education for nurses related to eating disorder care.
Provide direct patient care to Hem/Onc/SCT patients consistent with established competencies.
Support central-line care, chemotherapy precautions (if applicable), stem cell transplant protocols, and transfusion standards.
Assist with unit throughput, admissions, and discharges.
Serve as a resource for complex patient management and clinical teaching on the unit.
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 multidisciplinary 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 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.

Benefits

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 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