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.

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

Clinic responsibilities: (25%)

• Assisting with patient intake and obtaining medical history for approximately 250 patients that our team sees each year.
• Providing pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
• Assisting in clinic procedures including wound vac changes and incision and drainages.
• Utilizing therapeutic communication to increase comfort for patients and families while discussing surgery.
• Coordinate patient care with Physical Therapy and Orthotics teams in Pectus clinic.
• Perform handoff to surgeons and nurse practitioners to enhance efficiency in workflow and efficacy in patient care in the clinic setting.
• Educate patients and confirm their understanding on the instructions in their After Visit Summary.
• Visit patients in the inpatient setting after surgery to discuss activity restrictions, expectations between discharge and their next follow-up appointment, and any questions they may have.

Office responsibilities: (75%)

• Utilize Pectus expertise to triage and respond to patient MyChart messages and phone calls with any questions, concerns, or requests.
• Communicate patient concerns with Pectus surgeons and/or nurse practitioners and follow up with the patient with their recommendations.
• Obtain any necessary surgical clearances from other specialists that follow our patients.
• Coordinate scheduling of pre and post operative tests including X-Rays, CT scans, MRIs, and Echocardiograms with outside hospitals and follow up to obtain results.
• Calling patients one week before their scheduled surgeries to discuss pre-operative instructions and answer any questions they may have.
• Pre-screen upcoming Pectus clinics to ensure the most effective care possible can be provided in clinic.
• Contact patient’s families to relay results of routine tests and coordinate discussions with the ordering provider if they have questions.
• Follow up with patients who have concerns after surgery to monitor pain control, wound care, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred.
2.    Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 
3.    Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
4.    Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
 

Job Duties:

1. Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
2. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
3. 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.
4. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
5. 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.
6. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
7. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
8. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
9. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
10. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.
14. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
15. Basic Life Support certification.
16. Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.
17. Special certifications may be required by department.

Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

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 by law.

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