Registered Nurse, RN, Medical Surgical

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

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.

Pediatric Surgical Unit Information:

• The 48 bed, Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit’s patient population includes a variety of diagnoses and specialty services such as Pediatric Surgery, Kidney, Liver/GI, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and ENT 

• Nurses on the Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit excel in pre- and post-surgical inpatient care and wound care, as well as kidney, liver, and intestinal transplantation care management and education. 

• Teamwork is at the core of the Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit care delivery where nurses collaborate with physicians, APPs (Advanced Practice Providers), allied health professionals, and family services providers to provide an individualized, comprehensive approach for each patient and family. 

Position we are hiring for:
•    Rotating Shift (depending on experience) 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:

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

5. Pediatric Inpatient experience preferred.

Orientation:

At Lurie Children’s, we provide a robust, comprehensive orientation because we are committed to developing strong, confident nurses. 

• 8 to 10 week precepted orientation for experienced nurses, 14 week precepted orientation for new graduate nurses. 

• Orientation includes multiple hospital and unit specific classes utilizing a variety of learning modalities provided by Nursing Professional Development Practitioners as well as unit-based Preceptor Committee members. 

Ways to get involved:
•    Our Voice – Black Nurses of Lurie resource and empowerment
•    ASCEND Program – Advancement ladder with pay raises as you advance
•    Unit based and/or house wide involvement in Nursing Professional Governance Structure 

Committees -- Retention and Recruitment, Staffing and Scheduling, Informatics, Research, Preceptor, Mass Casualty Preparedness, Education, Policy and Procedure, Peritoneal Dialysis Champion, Epic Superuser, CPR Educator, PIV Certification, Permanent Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse, CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse) Certification