Registered Nurse I Ambulatory Neurosurgery

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

1d•$35 - $57

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. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN practice time to receive an interview. Pediatric or ambulatory practice experience is highly preferred. This RN will work 4 8-hour shifts per week M-F with a variable day off during the week. Shift start times vary between 7:30 and 8 am. Limited clinic support. RN back-office support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred.
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.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN practice time to receive an interview.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or ambulatory practice experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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