About this role
*Nurses with 5+ years of Experience or more will be eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
SHIFTS:
7:00 PM - 7:30 AMNursing Process
Completes initial and ongoing assessments and actively seeks assistance to verify assessments/changes notedIdentifies problems (e.g., nursing diagnosis) and adds to problem list/kardexCarries out interventions defined in policy or individual plan of care as well as prescribed orders Seeks assistance when relationship between orders and assessment is unclear (e.g., abnormal lab values). Maintains working knowledge of routine procedures, techniques, treatments as defined in policyEvaluates interventions against desired goals and seeks input on changesDocuments assessments, interventions, and patient responses, both manually and electronically. Verifies and transcribes medical ordersAssuring/Improving Quality of Care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment by providing care that follows policies and procedures and is in accord with the Illinois Nurse Practice ActDemonstrates Unit specific skills and competencies (e.g, Tracheostomy Certification)Knowledgeable in using patient care equipment; recognizes any malfunction, takes out of service, and reports immediatelyDemonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety precautions (e.g., isolation, IV line care)Displays basic knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, HIPPA and other regulatory requirements;participates in continuous preparation for surveyAware of quality improvement initiatives on unit and in hospital and seeks to incorporate information from projects into practice. Monitor quality indicators as directedReads at least 2 nursing, research, and quality articles yearlyCompletes and routes Occurrence Reports appropriatelyPatient/Staff Education
Assesses patient/family readiness to learningSets mutual goals and provides patient/family education, evaluates efficacy of teaching, and documents in the patient recordObtains education materials and uses tools appropriate to patient’s age and/or special needsProvides specific discharge instructions for episode of careUtilizes interpreter services as necessaryLeadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
Practices Service Excellence BehaviorsSeeks experiences to develop clinical knowledge base and technical skillsDelegate patient care tasks to other members of team: includes assigning responsibilities, evaluating completion of tasks, and providing education, feedback, and coaching to complete tasksDemonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skillsPromotes collaboration among healthcare team membersFollows chain of command for problem resolutionAttends at least 4 hours annually of non-mandatory continuing educationParticipates in at least 6 monthly nursing staff meetingsOther Requirements
Acquires and maintains basic certifications as required – BLS, PALS
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be considered for hire if they are actively enrolled in an accredited BSN or Master’s of Science (MSN) program at the time of hire and maintain continuous enrollment. ADN-prepared nurses hired under this provision must obtain their BSN or MSN within 2 years of hire.Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferredLicensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of IllinoisGrowth and Development, Family Centered PhilosophyCPR required: Effective 7/1/2026 New hires will obtain RQI BLS within 30 days of hire or prior to direct patient care and will maintain certification quarterly.
PALS required: New hires will obtain RQI PALS within 6 months of hire and will maintain certification quarterly.
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La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.