Medical Assistant II

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 103,154,688 - 170,205,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Backup childcare

Discount programs

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Northbrook Outpatient Center. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and active Illinois RN licensure, with BLS certification.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop family-centered care plans, and deliver evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher.
• Current IL RN license.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Department-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments using standard methods and tools.
• Develop and adjust plans of care with family involvement.
• Create teaching plans to meet patient/family needs and update as needed.
• Deliver nursing care per protocols and respond to emergencies.
• Communicate patient status and care needs with families and the team.
• Stay current with nursing literature to inform practice.
• Support department quality initiatives in daily work.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve unit goals.

Skills

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS

Communication

Special certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Location

Day Evening (United States of America)

Location Outpatient Center in Northbrook

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
3. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
5. Special certifications may be required by the department.

Job Duties

1. Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area‑specific tools.
2. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
3. 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.
4. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
5. 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.
6. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
7. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
8. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
9. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
10. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
11. 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.
12. 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Pay Range

$36.00-$59.40 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer 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

• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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