Developmental Nurse Specialist, Pediatric CCU (luriechildrens)

Job Description

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.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN or CNS practice time with some previous education experience desired, and a Pediatric or Neonatal ICU background.

Must have the flexibiity to come in on a weekend for family education if required, but no reqularly scheduled weekends.

General Summary:           

The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Developmental Nurse Specialist demonstrates clinical expertise in the physical, developmental, psychosocial, and educational aspects of CCU care. The CCU Developmental Nurse Specialist serves as a resource for and works collaboratively with families, nursing, and the multidisciplinary CCU team in meeting children’s developmental and complex discharge needs through coordination of inpatient developmental services and psychosocial services at discharge. The CCU Developmental Nurse Specialist focuses specifically on children at highest risk for neurodevelopmental delays and mental health concerns. The CCU Developmental Nurse Specialist also actively supports the hospital’s/department’s continuous quality improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions:

• In partnership with the developmental therapy team, develops and evaluates individualized developmental plans for children in the CCU in collaboration with families and the cardiac team.  Developmental goals and plans are designed to positively contribute to treatment plan.

• Monitor, track, and document discharge education progress. Partner with medical team and nursing team on discharge planning and coordination. 

• Identifies risk factors and refers children for developmental follow up and early intervention services at discharge.

• Fosters and builds the developmental knowledge and skill base of the CCU caregiving staff including the family via formal and informal education tailored towards their specific learning style and needs.

• Incorporates families into the education process concerning infant and childhood development, individual treatment plans for their children, and necessary discharge education and training.

• Partners with both the Early Childhood and Child & Adolescent NICU-Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program (NCNP) to ensure a smooth transition from inpatient to outpatient developmental and academic services.

• Leads and supports staff in adapting to unit changes necessary to implement a developmentally supportive CCU environment.

• Develops and participates in programs which support a family-centered CCU environment.

• Maintains professional expertise through regular participation in professional organizations and continuing education programs.

• Initiates and/or collaborates in QI projects or research designed to improve developmentally supportive care and developmental outcomes for infants and children with cardiac disease and their families both within Lurie Children’s and on a national level.

• Regularly networks with colleagues at various levels to establish, monitor, and maintain standards for defining and integrating family-centered, developmentally supportive care in the CCU.

• Works with CCU Leadership and with the nursing clinical governance committee structure to address clinical practice issues, participate in performance improvement processes and support unit/hospital initiatives.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing; Master’s degree preferred. 

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Illinois.  APN/CNS license or experience and preparation consistent with same preferred.

• Advanced knowledge in the areas of infant and childhood behavioral functioning, normal and atypical childhood development, medical/surgical conditions of the children cared for in the CCU, impact of medical care on human development, ecology of the CCU, change theory and adult learning principles.

• 2 years minimum of clinical care experience in pediatric or neonatal critical care.

• Ability to effectively communicate with families, physicians, interdisciplinary hospital staff, ancillary medical departments.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to effectively manage multiple competing responsibilities.

• High level of initiative and autonomy

• Proficient in a variety of computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Epic.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Pay Range

$83,200.00-$137,280.00 Salary

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 diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. 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.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org