Inpatient Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

La Rabida Children's Hospital • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 5m ago

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Inpatient Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for the Medical Staff department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!

Job Summary:
Pediatric advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is to provide acute inpatient services to children from birth to young adults. A collaborative agreement is developed and updated through the credential process and as needed with the current Physicians.

Essential Pediatric APRN Duties:

Utilizes advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in pediatrics to implement an APN role for an identified population of inpatients, health promotion, prevention of disease, and management of chronic disease. Performs delegated medical functions as described in written protocols and/or a collaborative agreement that has been approved by medical and nursing administration. Does daily documentation and billing for assigned inpatients in conjunction with the hospital medicine attendings.
Demonstrates advanced nursing clinical judgment and competence consistent with evidence-based practice in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of identified patients. Monitors clinical outcomes to improve the quality of care for patients. Evaluate and modify the plan of care as needed.
Facilitates collaborative practice with the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive, coordinated needs assessment and treatment plan. Communicates the plan to the patient, family, and other care providers, both within the Hospital and with the appropriate community agencies to provide continuity of care. Acts as a patient advocate.
Integrates the role of teacher into clinical practice to provide patient education. Assesses learning needs provides for education, and evaluates learning objectives are achieved. Assists the staff in providing patient and family education.
Promotes professional growth and development of staff nurses by providing continuing education to advance knowledge and skills in identified areas of clinical expertise. Provides leadership by assisting new practitioners and graduate nursing students with role development and socialization. Interprets scientific information in areas of expertise through formal and informal educational sessions.
Consult within the organization on current pediatric clinical practice and disease management in the area(s) of expertise. Functions as a resource to the community in areas of expertise.
Participates as a member of related professional organizations.
Functions as a role model and informal leader.
Demonstrates competence in nursing research through:
- Utilization of research studies to guide clinical practice.
- Participation in research studies.
- Evaluation of outcomes.
- Interprets and communicates research findings to nursing staff to advance practice.

Additional Functions as Needed:

Establishes diagnoses for common short-term and chronic health conditions.
Orders and conducts timely follow-up on laboratory and radiologic tests.
Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated.
Prescribes medications as appropriate.
Consults and/or refers patients to licensed physicians or other health care providers as indicated.
Reviews laboratory results, consultant examinations and follow up on those requiring intervention.
Appropriately documents all findings concisely and completely utilizing the electronic medical records system, ensuring all entries are dated and signed within 48 hours of the patient visit.
Stays current with evidence-based practice and standards of practice.
Assists in the education of patients, nurses, and other clinical team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

Education: M.S. Degree; training as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
License: Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
Experience: Three (3) years or more as an APRN; pediatrics preferred.
Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in patient care (pediatrics preferred). An active member in an appropriate professional organization.
Certifications: CPR issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; Pediatric Advance Life Support preferred.

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday
Free Parking
Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 
Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

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