Dialysis RN

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.

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Location

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

Job Description

• This is a rotating days/nights .9 FTE position working 3 12- hour shifts per week. The RN will generally work weekdays, with a weekend requirement every 4th week. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN practice time in a dialysis setting.

• This position provides family centered care utilizing the Relationship Based Care model with a focus on relationships with patients, colleagues, and self. Understands and integrates appropriate growth and development processes into care delivery of patients with acute and chronic diseases, disorders found in neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Applies enhanced specialty knowledge and skills to provide best outcomes to patients within the Therapeutic Apheresis Center.  Utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities aligning with the Magnet® Model: New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements, Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, and Transformational Leadership with a constant focus on Empirical Outcomes. Demonstrates nursing excellence, desire for constant professional growth and an inclusive approach to care and collaboration. Actively supports the organization and department’s goals and core principles that guide Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Job Duties:

• Perform all dialysis and pheresis therapies to patients admitted to the hospital according to procedures/protocols/guidelines. The procedures include, but not limited to hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, and pheresis (aquapheresis, lipopheresis and plasmapheresis).
• Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
• Anticipates impending clinical changes during the procedures and intervene effectively.
• Serves as the clinical resource and expert for all dialysis and pheresis therapies throughout the hospital. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop educational resources and courses.
• Communicate and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team for scheduling and performing dialysis procedures. 
• Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities. 
• Develops and provides dialysis and pheresis patient education relative to the family needs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 
• 3 years of nursing experience, preferably dialysis or critical care nursing experience
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Special certifications may be required by the 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

Pay Range

$40.00-$66.00 Hourly

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