Ambulatory Ophthalmology RN

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a registered nurse for a 100% administrative/phone position in the ambulatory or ophthalmology department.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of RN practice and is not patient‑facing. Shift cover: 5 8‑hour days or 4 10‑hour days, with no weekends or holidays. After 6 months of successful performance, the nurse may work from home 1–2 days per week.

• Performs nursing assessments using various assessment methods and area‑specific tools.
• Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and sets 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 motivation; evaluates and documents changes.
• Performs nursing care according to procedures and protocols; anticipates emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
• Communicates with family and multidisciplinary team to identify health‑care needs, provide status updates, and utilize appropriate resources for referral or consultation.
• Keeps nursing practice current by using up‑to‑date literature for information and problem solving.
• Incorporates 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 achieve unit and hospital goals.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice.
• Performs job functions with a customer‑service focus on innovation, excellence, and teamwork to provide the highest quality care to patients, families, coworkers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of protocols related to chemical disinfection, high‑level disinfection, and sterilization as required by the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher (BSN). Positions defined as difficult to fill may accept an Associate’s degree in nursing with equivalent experience.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Effective communication with patients/families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Special certifications may be required by the department.

Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package and a competitive pay range of $36.00–$59.40 per hour. The position is paid on an hourly basis.

Lurie Children’s is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.