La Rabida Children's Hospital
Inpatient APRN (Nights)
La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Company Description
La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay. Our not‑for‑profit hospital, licensed for 49 beds, helps transition children from neonatal or pediatric intensive care to home, by providing medical, rehabilitative, and developmental care and by training families to continue treatments and manage the necessary equipment in the home.
La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions. The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient‑centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease. Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for wards of the state, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook County.
Job Description Pediatric advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) will 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.
Utilizes advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in pediatrics to implement an APN role for an identified population of inpatients, health promotion, prevention of disease, acute care clinic, and management of chronic disease
Performs delegated medical functions as described in written protocols and/or a collaborative agreement that have 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of identified patients
Monitors clinical outcomes to improve the quality of care for patients. Evaluates and modifies 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 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
Consults within the organization on current pediatric clinical practice and disease management in 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
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
Qualifications
M.S. Degree; training as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, preferable acute care trained
Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
3 years or more experience as an APRN; pediatrics preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate knowledge and expertise in patient care (pediatrics preferred)
Active member in appropriate professional organization
CPR issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; Pediatric Advance Life Support required
Additional Information La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions. The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient‑centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease. Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for wards of the state, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook County.
Job Description Pediatric advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) will 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.
Utilizes advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in pediatrics to implement an APN role for an identified population of inpatients, health promotion, prevention of disease, acute care clinic, and management of chronic disease
Performs delegated medical functions as described in written protocols and/or a collaborative agreement that have 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of identified patients
Monitors clinical outcomes to improve the quality of care for patients. Evaluates and modifies 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 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
Consults within the organization on current pediatric clinical practice and disease management in 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
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
Qualifications
M.S. Degree; training as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, preferable acute care trained
Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
3 years or more experience as an APRN; pediatrics preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate knowledge and expertise in patient care (pediatrics preferred)
Active member in appropriate professional organization
CPR issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; Pediatric Advance Life Support required
Additional Information La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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