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

Pediatric healthcare provider and teaching partner

Registered Nurse 1 - Ambulatory, Hematology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$36 - $59.40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher is required. For positions identified as difficult to fill, the Chief Nursing Officer may approve hiring candidates with an associate's degree in Nursing and equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or above.
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and hospital staff is required.
  • Special certifications may be required by department.
  • At least two years of registered nurse practice experience in an oncology setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work four nine-hour shifts with an 8 a.m. start time.
  • Perform nursing assessments using a variety of assessment methods and area-specific tools.
  • Develop or individualize existing plans of care and goals relative to family needs, and evaluate and document changes to the plan.
  • Develop or individualize teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs; identify patient preferences and needs, including motivation to learn; and evaluate and document changes to the plan.
  • Perform nursing care according to procedures and protocols, anticipate impending emergency situations, and intervene effectively.
  • Communicate with families and multidisciplinary team members to identify healthcare needs, communicate changes in patient status, and use appropriate resources for referrals or consultations.
  • Keep current in nursing practice by using nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem-solving.
  • Incorporate current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
  • Follow communication, service excellence, and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
  • Work cooperatively as a team member to support unit and hospital goals.
  • Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
  • Perform job functions in accordance with service principles and a customer-service focus on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide quality care and service to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and competency in protocols for chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization when required by the role.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of registered nurse practice experience in an oncology setting.

About the Company

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

Pediatric healthcare provider and teaching partner

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a leading pediatric hospital and teaching hospital, providing comprehensive medical care for children across specialties. It operates as the region’s largest pediatric healthcare provider, offering hospital-based care and serving as a teaching and research partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Its services are delivered through pediatric clinicians and researchers who diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of childhood conditions, often incorporating education and clinical research into care. The hospital differentiates itself by its size in the region, its strong academic affiliation, and national rankings across all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric clinicians.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1900

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