PACU Westchester Surg Ctr

Lurie Children's Hospital•Westchester, IL

21h•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. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm, with a rotating day off. No weekends or call are required. The role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Westchester.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
ADN accepted with BSN commitment.
Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois.
1+ years RN experience required, new graduate RN's are not eligible.
Ability to hold children and react quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to lift/move patients and equipment sometimes in excess of 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
A minimum of five years outpatient surgical preferred, to include one year of experience in a surgical specialty area at Lurie Children’s (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 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 the 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.

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
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