Pediatric Hem/Onc Nurse - Experienced Care Leader

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

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 53,726 - 88,166

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide exceptional pediatric care. You will perform nursing assessments, develop and individualize care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs.

BSN is required; current Illinois RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification are essential. Strong communication with patients, families and staff is needed, and department-specific certifications may apply.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher required.
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

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.