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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Almost Home Kids - Chicago

Nursing Professional Development Spec - Almost Home Kids

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is a registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings.  The NPD Specialist supports lifelong learners in an inter-professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. Utilizes or generates new evidence through evidence based practice projects or research.

Full time, salaried. Position will split time as needed between the Chicago and Naperville Almost Home Kids locations.

Min Quals:

• BSN required. MSN preferred.

• Master’s degree in adult education preferred.

• 5+ years of nursing professional development experience in specialty area required.

• Licensed RN in state of IL.

• NPD Specialty Certification.

• Program lead in continuing education programs specific to specialty. 

• Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association. 

Job Duties:

• Advances the profession through publications, presentations, and other scholarly work.

• Demonstrates value of professional development to the healthcare environment through return on investment, enhances quality of care, and improved patient outcomes considering factors related to quality, safety, effectiveness and cost.

• Actively works to transform processes at the organizational level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.

• Implements and sustains strategies for professional development and educational initiatives.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN) - IL

Pay Range

$89,440.00-$147,576.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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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