Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Eating Disorder Nurse Specialist Hem/Onc/BMT is a registered nurse who provides expert evidence-based care for pediatric patients admitted with eating disorders. This role serves as the primary clinical resource coordinator and point of contact for all aspects of inpatient eating disorder careincluding medical stabilization behavioral expectations family education and interprofessional communication.

When eating disorder census is low this nurse will provide direct patient care within the Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant population in alignment with unit standards and competencies. This dual-specialty design ensures consistent support for eating disorder care while maintaining staffing flexibility and continuity across the unit.

The Eating Disorder Nurse Specialist functions as a clinical resource mentor and partner to nursing staff ESS staff physicians dietitians mental health providers and families to ensure a safe therapeutic and structured environment for this vulnerable patient population.

Additional Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities (Eating Disorder Focus)

Patient Management & Clinical Care

• Serve as the primary nurse for patients admitted with eating disorders on the Hem/Onc/SCT unit.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including vitals orthostatic intake/output and medical/behavioral indicators of stabilization.

• Implement and reinforce eating disorder protocols pathways and unit expectations.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program standards.

Coordination & Communication

• Lead communication between the interdisciplinary care team (medicine psychiatry dietitians therapists) parents/caregivers and bedside staff.

• Coordinate ESS (Eating Support Specialist) workflows hand-off expectations and escalation processes.

• Participate in daily rounds and advocate for EDO-specific needs and safety considerations.

Environment & Program Support

• Maintain therapeutic meal environments Protected Meals protocols and safety measures.

• Monitor compliance with privileges movement guidelines room safety and engagement expectations.

• Assist with ongoing updates to the Eating Disorder Program including documents resources and staff training materials.

Education & Resource Role

• Serve as the first-line resource for bedside staff regarding EDO procedures behaviors and interventions.

• Provide real-time coaching and support to ESS staff.

• Participate in orientation and ongoing education for nurses related to eating disorder care.

Secondary Responsibilities (Hem/Onc/SCT Nursing Care)

Activated when EDO census does not require a dedicated EDO nurse.

• Provide direct patient care to Hem/Onc/SCT patients consistent with established competencies.

• Support central-line care chemotherapy precautions (if applicable) stem cell transplant protocols and transfusion standards.

• Assist with unit throughput admissions and discharges.

• Serve as a resource for complex patient management and clinical teaching on the unit.

KSAs:

1. Bachelors degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.
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.
5. Special certifications may be required by the department.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
2. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
3. Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
4. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
5. Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.
6. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
7. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
8. Adheres to communication service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
9. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
10. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
11. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families co-workers and others.
12. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection high level disinfection and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
13. Bachelors degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.2. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 3. Basic Life Support certification. 4. Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families physicians and hospital staff.5. Special certifications may be required by department.

Lurie Childrens 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

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

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At Lurie Childrens 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.

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