Registered Nurse I, Development and Behavior

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 170,205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 5% employer match

PTO, holidays, and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring a registered nurse for a 4‑shift week schedule (4 × 9 hours, 8:00 am–5:30 pm) in Chicago, IL. The role includes nursing assessments, care planning with families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional pediatric care.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN preferred, IL RN license, BLS, and strong communication skills. Visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Special certifications may be required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments using various methods and tools.
• Develop and individualize plans of care with family goals.
• Create teaching plans to meet patient and family learning needs.
• Provide nursing care per procedures and protocols.
• Communicate patient status and care needs with families and the care team.
• Stay up-to-date with nursing practice and quality initiatives.
• Adhere to service principles and professional image standards.
• Collaborate with team to achieve unit and hospital goals.
• Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance practice.
• Support high-quality care and patient-family satisfaction.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

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: 155 E Superior

Job Description

This RN will work 4 9-hour shifts per week from 8 am to 5:30 pm.

Candidates must have 2 full years of RN practice experience to receive an interview.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred.
• 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.

Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

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.

Benefit Statement

• 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

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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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.