Nursing Professional Development Practitioner -- Sterile Processing

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner -- Sterile Processing

Full time days, salary

4 10's or 5 8's

Must be willing to travel to Northbrook and Westchester surg centers as needed

4-6 month orientation

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is a registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings.  The NPD practitioner supports lifelong learners in an inter-professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

Min Quals:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing required.  

• Master’s degree preferred in adult education.

• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.

• ANCC recognized certification in specialty area of clinical practice.

• Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area, preferred.

• Strong preference given to candidates with surgical and/or education background

• Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association. 

• CPR instructor, within 6 months of hire.       

• Resuscitation requirements as appropriate to specialty area, within 6 months of hire.

Job Duties:

• Develops knowledge and competency in pediatric nursing and professional development practices.

• Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings.

• Assesses clinical skills of staff and provides learning opportunities to advance clinical competencies and decision making skills of staff and documents competencies.

• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.

• Facilitates professional role development.

• Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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