Role: Provides professional nursing care in pediatric and neonatal units, including PICU, NICU, Mother/Baby, and SCN at two hospitals.
Responsibilities: Assessing patient conditions, recognizing changes, planning, evaluating care, monitoring progress, recording observations, and delegating tasks. Acts as a team member to meet unit goals.
Qualifications: 1-2 years of PICU/NICU experience, an Associate Degree in Nursing (with a plan to obtain a Bachelor’s within five years if applicable), Illinois RN licensure, BLS certification, and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within six months.
Skills: Critical thinking, patient assessment, delegation, teamwork, adherence to regulations and hospital policies.
Additional info: Night shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for career growth, benefits, and professional development.