Experienced Registered Nurse, RN Pediatric Pulmonary & General Medicine

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.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

As a Registered Nurse at Lurie Children’s Hospital you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference each day by supporting other nursing staff in compassionate and top-quality patient care.

At Lurie Children’s we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.

• 48 bed unit with patients ranging in age from birth to young adulthood.
• Specialization in respiratory illnesses: asthma, RSV, flu, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis & pneumonia.
• Also care for a wide variety of patients with general medical needs including medically complex patients with chronic conditions & behavioral issues.

• Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
• Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops 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 needs including motivation to learn.
• Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
• Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols.
• Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
• 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.
• Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
• Incorporates current 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 foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
• 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.
• 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.

• BSN degree or higher preferred, ASN required if willing to return for BSN within 1 year of hire.
• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing.
• Basic Life Support certification through AHA required.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital/acute care experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.

Culture of Kindness, Monthly Fun on 21 Celebrations, Holiday & Summer Parties, Cystic Fibrosis fundraising & walk, Active Nursing Professional Governance with many opportunities for committee involvement, 21st Floor Instagram, Book club.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master’s degree programs, scholarship…