Registered Nurse (RN) NICU
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. Night (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) NICU 12 hr noc shifts only, every 3rd weekend requirement. Start date is August 31, 2026. There are no earlier start dates available. The division’s 64 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is designated by the state of Illinois as a Level III NICU and provides the highest level of care to the most critically ill newborns in the region. The division cares for more than 2,000 infants each year. As one of the top programs in the State and region, we received transfers from 45 hospitals last year and we consistently receive the most referrals in Illinois from other Level IV NICU facilities.
Requirements
- 1+ years nursing (RN) experience required
- This position is not open to new graduates.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (BLSC).
- Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years NICU RN nursing strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred; Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN accepted with expectations to complete BSN.
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 / nurse 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
