Staff Nurse I- Short Stay Unit

3 days ago


Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time
Staff Nurse I- Short Stay Unit

Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I- Short Stay Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025420

Posting Close Date: 06/10/2024

FTE: 1.0

Work Shift: 40 hrs per week (flex)

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $31.06/hr to $63.84/hr . Final rate offered will be determined by the candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

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UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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
• Clinical • Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies. • Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing 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 plan Recognizes 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 assigned. • Professional • Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. • Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. • Utilizes the electronic scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and patient assignments. • Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance • Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. • Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, 8 Stroke Continuing Education hours (maintained annually). • Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. • Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice. • Organizational • Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct. • Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity. • Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policies. • Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established date. • Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirements • Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems. • Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution. • Education/Research • Collaborates with clinical instructors, staff Nurse II, CN IIs and Clinical Practice Specialists to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for nursing students. • Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students. • Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review an

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. BLS, ACLS, PALS

4. RN 2+years. PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, IR, Neuro, or ED experience
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred experience

Procedural areas (SSU, IR, Neuro, Cath/Ep Labs, GI, ECHO)

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