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.

Location

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

Job Description

This tole is approximately 75% administrative work and 25% patient facing interaction.

Hours are from 8-4:30 M-F; no weekends required.

Job Description for Pediatric Surgery RN

A Pediatric Surgery Registered Nurse serves as a vital member of the surgical care team, providing comprehensive support for both clinical and administrative functions. This position requires a unique combination of clinical expertise and administrative skills to ensure optimal patient care coordination. 

 

Administrative Duties 

Process and manage MyChart messages and telephone triage, including soft transfer rotation 

Handle documentation including FMLA paperwork, letters of medical necessity, and school letters 

Submit and manage prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds 

Coordinate with external facilities for records and image transfers 

Manage surgical clearances and prescreening for surgeon clinics 

Communicate test results to families 

Coordinate with administrative assistants for appointment scheduling 

Manage DME support and related documentation 

 

Clinical Support 

Provide coverage for surgeon clinics as needed 

Conduct health histories and physical examinations for new patients 

Assist with in-clinic procedures 

Review after-visit summaries and educational materials 

Assist NICU circumcisions 

Handle post-operative concerns through direct communication with surgeons 

Support patient care during bowel management camp 

Specialized Teams 

Wound/Ostomy Care 

Serve as secondary educator for gastrostomy tubes 

Provide clinic support for complex wound and ostomy cases, as needed 

Manage DME orders and troubleshooting 

Offer outpatient family support via MyChart and telephone 

Serve as backup educator for specialized procedures (ctube/Malone/enema/irrigation) 

 

Preferred experience requirements for an interview:

Ambulatory Experience… 

Telephone triage experience 

Minimum 2-year nursing experience 

Including at least 1 year of pediatric experience 
 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred
2.    Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 
3.    Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
4.    Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff.
 

Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Pay Range

$34.50-$56.93 Hourly

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