Staff Nurse

1 month ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 3W Transplant Unit. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. In the Transplant Unit, we provide exemplary teamwork, compassionate and detail-oriented clinical skills including but not limited to tele-monitoring, tracheostomy, and chest tube cares, and treat solid organ transplant patients and multi-specialty patients. By joining our team you’ll experience a wide variety of patients that will keep you learning, engaged, and excited about the work you do. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided.  The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision. 

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Essential Job Functions

  • Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs
  • Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients
  • Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients
  • Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager
  • Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member
  • Assists Care Center in development/attainment of goals and objectives
  • Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice
  • Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meeting needs
  • Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
      • Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
  • Current Illinois RN license
  • Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSN degree or higher

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9)
  • Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
  • Work Location: Onsite (Center for Care and Discovery)
  • Unit/Department: 3W Transplant
  • CBA Code: NNU
Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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