Registered Nurse, RN Inpatient Psychiatry

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

Job Description

Registered Nurse, RN Inpatient Psychiatry

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.

Location:

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

Job Description:

As a Nurse at Lurie Children's, 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.

#1 For a Reason:

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.

Child Psychiatry Unit Information:

This family-oriented, short-term unit treats patients from preschool through 16 for a variety of emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, including, but not limited to, childhood depression, suicidal ideation, psychoses, eating disorders, learning disabilities, dual medical/psychiatric diagnoses, and family relationship problems.

Position we are hiring for:
•    Evening-shift, Night-shift and every third weekend
•    Staff must remain in current position for at least six months before qualifying for position changes
•    Position openings for different start times will be released by the Scheduling Committee based off of unit needs; positions are filled by seniority

Minimum Qualifications:

BSN, RN or higher. ASN permitted if willing to return to school for BSN within 2 years of hire.
Current licensure as an RN in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing. 
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
One year experience as a clinical RN required.

Experience working in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.

Experience in pediatrics strongly preferred.

Experience with behavioral/ psychiatric patients strongly preferred.

Education:

Bachelor Degree: Nursing (Preferred)

Associate degree: Nursing (Required)

Orientation:

4 to 8 weeks

Orientation classes: Crisis prevention intervention training

Unit resources: Senior staff, Manuals

What we offer you:

​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 programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!
 

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 assista