Registered Nurse, Dialysis

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description
Perform all dialysis and pheresis therapies to patients admitted to the hospital according to procedures/protocols/guidelines. The procedures include, but not limited to hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, and pheresis (aquapheresis, lipopheresis and plasmapheresis).
Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
Anticipates impending clinical changes during the procedures and intervene effectively.
Serves as the clinical resource and expert for all dialysis and pheresis therapies throughout the hospital. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop educational resources and courses.
Communicate and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team for scheduling and performing dialysis procedures.
Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
Develops and provides dialysis and pheresis patient education relative to the family needs

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
3 years of nursing experience, preferably dialysis or critical care nursing experience
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
Special certifications may be required by the department.

EducationBachelor's Degree: Nursing

Registered Nurse License (RN) - IL

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 assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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