La Rabida Children's Hospital
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit
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 for children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others, and supports their emotional and developmental growth, especially when disrupted 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, and care coordination services for medically complex children covered by a health plan. Job Description DAYS OR NIGHTS SHIFTS
7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Nursing Process
Completes initial and ongoing assessments and seeks assistance to verify assessment changes. Identifies problems (e.g., nursing diagnoses) and adds them to the problem list/kardex. Carries out interventions defined in policy or individual care plans and prescribed orders. Seeks assistance when order–assessment relationships are unclear (e.g., abnormal lab values) and maintains working knowledge of routine procedures and treatments as defined in policy. Evaluates interventions against desired goals and seeks input on changes. Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses, both manually and electronically; verifies and transcribes medical orders. Assuring/Improving Quality of Care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment by following policies and procedures and by complying with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates unit-specific skills and competencies (e.g., Tracheostomy Certification). Is knowledgeable about patient care equipment; recognizes malfunctions, takes equipment out of service, and reports immediately. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety precautions (e.g., isolation, IV line care). Displays basic knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements. Participates in continuous preparation for surveys. Is aware of quality improvement initiatives on unit and in hospital and incorporates project information into practice; monitors quality indicators as directed. Reads at least two nursing, research, and quality articles yearly. Completes and routes Occurrence Reports appropriately. Patient/Staff Education
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn. Sets mutual goals and provides patient/family education, evaluates teaching efficacy, and documents in the patient record. Obtains education materials and uses tools appropriate to the patient’s age and special needs. Provides specific discharge instructions for the episode of care. Utilizes interpreter services as necessary. Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
Practices Service Excellence Behaviors. Seeks experiences to develop clinical knowledge and technical skills. Delegates patient care tasks to team members: assigns responsibilities, evaluates task completion, and provides education, feedback, and coaching. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Follows the chain of command for problem resolution. Attends at least four hours annually of non-mandatory continuing education. Participates in at least six monthly nursing staff meetings. Other Requirements
Acquires and maintains basic certifications as required: BLS, PALS. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferred. Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois. Knowledge of Growth and Development and Family-Centered Philosophy. CPR certification required; only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted. Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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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 for children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others, and supports their emotional and developmental growth, especially when disrupted 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, and care coordination services for medically complex children covered by a health plan. Job Description DAYS OR NIGHTS SHIFTS
7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Nursing Process
Completes initial and ongoing assessments and seeks assistance to verify assessment changes. Identifies problems (e.g., nursing diagnoses) and adds them to the problem list/kardex. Carries out interventions defined in policy or individual care plans and prescribed orders. Seeks assistance when order–assessment relationships are unclear (e.g., abnormal lab values) and maintains working knowledge of routine procedures and treatments as defined in policy. Evaluates interventions against desired goals and seeks input on changes. Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses, both manually and electronically; verifies and transcribes medical orders. Assuring/Improving Quality of Care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment by following policies and procedures and by complying with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates unit-specific skills and competencies (e.g., Tracheostomy Certification). Is knowledgeable about patient care equipment; recognizes malfunctions, takes equipment out of service, and reports immediately. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety precautions (e.g., isolation, IV line care). Displays basic knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements. Participates in continuous preparation for surveys. Is aware of quality improvement initiatives on unit and in hospital and incorporates project information into practice; monitors quality indicators as directed. Reads at least two nursing, research, and quality articles yearly. Completes and routes Occurrence Reports appropriately. Patient/Staff Education
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn. Sets mutual goals and provides patient/family education, evaluates teaching efficacy, and documents in the patient record. Obtains education materials and uses tools appropriate to the patient’s age and special needs. Provides specific discharge instructions for the episode of care. Utilizes interpreter services as necessary. Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
Practices Service Excellence Behaviors. Seeks experiences to develop clinical knowledge and technical skills. Delegates patient care tasks to team members: assigns responsibilities, evaluates task completion, and provides education, feedback, and coaching. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Follows the chain of command for problem resolution. Attends at least four hours annually of non-mandatory continuing education. Participates in at least six monthly nursing staff meetings. Other Requirements
Acquires and maintains basic certifications as required: BLS, PALS. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferred. Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois. Knowledge of Growth and Development and Family-Centered Philosophy. CPR certification required; only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted. Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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