Staff Nurse I

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time


Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (PACU)

Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (PACU)

Hiring Department: Surgical Services (PACU)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:
FTE : 1
Work Schedule -
Shift : Flex Evenings
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 8/16/2024


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Description:

Position Summary

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational planRecognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient's changing needs.Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.Other duties as assignedPerform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
  3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
  4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
  5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
6. BSN Required.7. Registered Nurse licensed required.8. Four plus (4) years of recent ICU and or PACU experience required.9. PALS and ACLS required.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty certification preferred

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.


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