Registered Nurse , Development and Behavior

Job Description

Location:

Superior Street.

Shift: 4 9-hour shifts per week, from 8 AM to 5:30 PM.

Required RN experience: 2 full years of practice.

• Perform nursing assessments using a variety of methods and area-specific tools.
• Develop and individualize plans of care, including goals relative to family needs; evaluate and document changes to the plan.
• Develop and individualize teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs; identify preferences and motivation to learn; evaluate and document changes.
• Perform nursing care per procedures and protocols; anticipate and intervene in emergent situations.
• Communicate with families and multidisciplinary team members to identify health needs; communicate changes in patient status; utilize resources for referral or consultations.
• Keep nursing practice up to date by applying current literature for information and problem solving.
• Incorporate quality initiatives into daily activities.
• Adhere to communication, service excellence, and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
• Work cooperatively as a team member to achieve unit and hospital goals.
• Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance practice and professional goals.
• Perform job functions with customer-service focus, providing highest quality care and service to patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of protocols related to chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (required) or higher (preferred).
• Current RN license in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Special certifications may be required by the department.
• Commitment to obtaining or maintaining required certifications and continuing education.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates, subject to applicable law and business limitations.

Hourly pay range: $36.00 – $59.40, based on experience and skill level.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match.
• Voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accidental and dental and disability coverage, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, tuition assistance, student loan servicing and support, adoption benefits, backup childcare, eldercare, employee assistance program, and behavioral health services.
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and a purchasing program.

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 under law.