Registered Nurse Pediatrics

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

120 N OAK ST

City:

HINSDALE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60521

Job Description:

• Participates in quality improvement activities and reports concerns regarding patient care quality.
• Recognize signs of deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
• Actively involve and educate parents/caregivers in the child’s plan of care, fostering a trusting partnership.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including medication administration checks, patient ID verification, and fall prevention practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for patients based on identified needs and problems.
• Provides therapeutic nursing care according to established standards for neonates, children, and adolescents.
• Conducts physical assessments and identifies patient needs and problems within established time frames.
• Develops and documents nursing diagnoses and care plans based on initial assessments.
• Administers IVs, blood products, medications, and performs treatments according to nursing standards and protocols.
• Accurately processes and documents physicians' orders, including verbal and telephone orders.
• Ensures concise, legible, and timely documentation of patient responses to care.
• Delegates and coordinates nursing care activities based on staff qualifications and patient needs.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control policies, operating equipment safely, and ensuring emergency equipment availability.
• Identifies, documents, and addresses discharge planning and patient/family educational needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication, delegation, coordination, evaluation, assessment, and interpersonal skills [Required]
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs [Required]
• Participation in C.O.R.E. program for nurses providing primary pediatric care; may obtain post-hire when the program is offered

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Cardiac Device Machine Tech

Work Experience:

• 1+ pediatric nursing experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$33.94 - $57.08

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.