Registered Nurse - PT- Children's Health Care Center - Chicago 60634

Maryville Academy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance options

Vision Insurance

FSA and HSA

403(b)

Paid vacation and sick days

9 paid holidays a year

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago seeks an experienced full-time Registered Nurse for its Children’s Healthcare Center. The RN will provide essential nursing services to medically fragile children, manage patient care and documentation, and collaborate closely with physicians. Candidates should be graduates of a certified RN program, hold a valid Illinois RN license, and have pediatric care experience. This role includes participation in continuous quality improvement and offers competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in the care of complex pediatric patients.
• Ventilator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality skilled nursing services to patients.
• Documents patient care and coordinates with medical staff.
• Administers medications and maintains patient care area.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to adhere to service standards

Education

Graduate of a certified Registered Nurse Program

Currently licensed as a RN in Illinois

Job description

Registered Nurse Position

Maryville Academy has an opening for an experienced full-time Registered Nurse in our Children’s Healthcare Center.

About the Children’s Healthcare Center

Our Children’s Healthcare Center provides care for medically fragile and/or technology-dependent children, ages newborn through 21 years. Most children are admitted from a hospital NICU or PICU. This program focuses on patients who no longer require acute care, but who need significant medical attention related to wound therapy, PICC antibiotics, post‑surgical care, NG, GJ tube feedings, and ventilator care. The Center is a “home away from home” for medically fragile children and their families.

About the Registered Nurse Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality skilled nursing services to Maryville patients according to the standards and guidelines of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and direction of the Director of Nursing, the RN supports physicians and Physician Extenders in the provision of patient care. The RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures and standard operating procedures for designated work sites/program and medical operating procedures.
• Assists physicians with patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions, observations and activities in collaboration with a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Admits and discharges children utilizing appropriate forms and completes them within one hour of admission/discharge.
• Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses and evaluating patient responses.
• Orientates new staff when requested. Attends mandatory in‑services.
• Is required to cover different work shifts if needed for patient safety.
• Administers medications.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area.
• Keeps all inventory records, logs and maintains required records.
• Completes assessment of assigned children within first hour of the shift.
• Documents patient care and or status changes at least every two hours.
• Processes orders for assigned children within two hours of receipt.
• Maintains appropriate communication with all stakeholders regarding appointments and health status changes. Communicates the same to Supervisors and Director.
• Provides care coordination and leadership to LPN’s and CNA’s.
• Maintains effective patient inventory levels.
• Provides assistance with ADL’s and meals when needed.
• Assists in the supervision and training of Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated.
• Participates in continuous quality improvements efforts.
• Develops and modifies the Nurse’s Plan of Care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program.
• Currently licensed as a RN in the state of Illinois.
• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical‑surgical nursing.
• Experience in the care of complex pediatric patients.
• Ventilator experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards.

Physical Demands

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods.
• Required to lift/move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling

• Work is performed in designated clinical or administrative office settings.
• Hours: Part time, 20-30 hours per week.
• Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.
• May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.
• Complies with weekend schedule requirements according to commitment level. Full‑time at least every other weekend. As needed: one weekend shift/month minimum.
• Is required to work a minimum of two fall/winter and two spring/summer holidays for full‑time. As needed is required to work one fall/winter and one spring/summer holiday.

Why Join the Maryville Family?

• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 9 paid holidays a year
• After one year of service you will be eligible for dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Hourly Rate

$38.00 - $48.00, depending on experience.

Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.