Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical

About the role

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a leading pediatric facility known for its innovative care and research. Located in Chicago, it is a 140-year-old institution dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments using various methods and area-specific tools.
• Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and sets goals based on family needs.
• Evaluates and documents changes to the care plan.
• Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs.
• Identifies patient preferences and needs, including motivational factors.
• Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
• Carries out nursing care according to procedures/protocols.
• Anticipates and intervenes effectively in emergent situations.
• Communicates with families and the multidisciplinary team to identify healthcare needs.
• Communicates changes in patient status and utilizes appropriate resources for referrals or consultations.
• Stays updated in nursing practice through current literature and incorporates hospital and departmental quality initiatives.
• Adheres to communication, service excellence, and professional image standards supporting the hospital mission and philosophy.
• Works cooperatively as a team member to achieve unit/hospital goals.
• Sets learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher required.
• Candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience may be considered for positions identified as difficult to fill.
• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Lurie Children's offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Behavioral health services and resources
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Pay

$39.00 - $64.35 hourly

Schedule

N/A