Registered Nurse (RN) Almost Home Kids Chicago

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.

Night (United States of America)

Location

Almost Home Kids - Chicago

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Almost Home Kids Chicago

12 hour night shifts (7p-7a) full time. Chicago location only.

New grad RN's (less than one year RN experience) are not eligible for this role.

Almost Home Kids provides a bridge from hospital to home through an innovative community-based care system for children with medical complexities. We respond to the needs of families, train caregivers, offer respite care, advocate for accessibility and inclusion and educate healthcare professionals.

We serve children who are technology assisted or have complex medical needs are eligible for our services.

We offer three care programs at Almost Home Kids: transitional, respite and respite transportation care. Transition Care referrals are accepted from Hospital Discharge Planners, Social Workers, Nurses, and Physicians. Parents who feel their child would benefit from Transitional Care can contact their child’s community or hospital care coordinator or social worker.

In addition to the care programs, Almost Home Kids provides:
•    Support to the family by actively seeking financial assistance
•    Training programs for families and health care providers
•    Community support, training and exceptional medical care as children grow
•    Schedule: Night shift, every other weekend 
•    Orientation length: New Grad RN Internship, 12-16 weeks 
•    Orientation classes: Variable
 

The purpose is to assist providers in delivering patient care in a home like setting by performing patient assessments and documenting medical histories and vital signs.  This role utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, clinical inquiry, teacher, professional development and leadership. Responsibilities also include patient/family education and instruction during visits, performing telephone triage and other activities as assigned.  Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process

Min Quals:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. ADN accepted with BSN commitment.

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois.

• A minimum of three years operating room experience preferred, to include one year of experience in a surgical specialty area at Lurie Children’s (preferred).

• Ability to hold children and react quickly to emergency situations.

• Ability to lift/move patients and equipment sometimes in excess of 20 pounds.

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 me