Job Description

1-2 years of PICU experience: $1,500 

2+ years of PICU experience: $3,750

Internals and new grads not eligible for sign-on bonus

CDH PICU

12 bed pediatric intensive care unit with 7 critical care beds and 5 intermediate care beds

Our PICU is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Our unit cares for patients 0-18 years of age with a full spectrum of critical care needsWe have 24-hour Pediatric intensivist coverage

We have 24-hour in-house Pediatric hospitalist coverage

Pediatric subspecialties including; Pulmonology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastro Intestinal, Renal, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, Orthopedics and Pediatric Psychiatry

We are proud that over 80% of our staff hold a professional nursing certification and have a strong internal commitment to shared decision-making through committees and projects.

Our pediatric program has been designated as a Child-kind organization for exemplary pediatric pain practices

Currently we are operating under a self-schedule model that includes every third weekend requirements and vacation track rotations

Our inpatient Pediatric program holds Pediatric Critical Care Center (PCCC) and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) designation

Robust ancillary support including Pediatric specific coverage from Care Coordination, Dieticians, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging, Phlebotomy and ChildLife.

Our leadership team supports internal growth and development through a transformational leadership model – which fosters a relationship based care nursing modelOur leadership team also supports unit and hospital based support systems to foster staff resiliency and self-care

We have a nursing clinical ladder in support of process improvement, research and nursing excellence

We have unit supported Pediatric certifications including APHON, CPN and Pediatric CCRN

We have a robust shared decision making committee structure both unit and hospital basedQuality Practice Counsel, Staff Advisory Counsel, Pediatric Hem/Onc, Professional Development and various hospital based committees and work groups 

Cross training opportunities to Inpatient Pediatrics, NICU, Pediatric ED and Pediatric Outpatient Clinics

The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.

Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.

Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.

Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.

Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.