Staff Nurse I

3 months ago

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

Position SummaryStaff 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 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 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/Leadership
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 hospital approved acuity tool and 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 and other required unit-specific certifications).
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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, flu compliance 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 other nurses to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure and other information pertinent to practice.
Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Reporting Structure
This person works independently within the scope of nursing practice. The Director/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance.
The employee’s performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. The employee and Director, meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given. The RN provides and receives input from peers regarding practice/performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Bi-lingual Spanish speaking.
Preferred 2 or more years experience working with pediatric population.
Preferred 2 or more years experience working in an ambulatory care setting.
Preferred experience with Craniofacial conditions.
Preferred one or more years experience working with surgeons.

  • 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 USARequisition ID: FTE : 1Work Schedule - Shift : Flex Evenings# of Position: 1Posting Date: 8/16/2024(About the University of Illinois Chicago)UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - EndocrinologyHiring Department:Endocrinology Location:Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID:1026353 FTE :1 Work Schedule -830-500 Shift : Days # of Position:1 Posting Date: 8/2/2024About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest...

  • Staff Nurse I

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Labor & DeliveryHiring Department: Labor & Delivery Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1022924 Work Schedule - 11p-11a, Rotating WeekendFTE : 0.9:Shift : Flex Nights# of Positions: 1:Posting Close Date: 4/15/2024This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of thehire date.About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is...

  • Staff Nurse I

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Neonatal ICU Hiring Department: Neonatal ICU Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1023269 FTE : 1.0 Work Schedule - 7p-730am&11p-730am Shift : Flex Nights # of Position: 3 Posting Date: 1/26/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - PCAC / FCIDHiring Department: PCAC / FCID Location:Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID:1026140 FTE :1 Work Schedule -Monday through Fridays Days Shift : Days # of Position:1 Posting Date: 8/2/2024(About the University of Illinois Chicago) UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Labor & Delivery DepartmentHiring Department: Staff Nurse I - Labor & Delivery Department Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025928 Posting Close Date: 07/12/2024 FTE: .90 Shift: 7p-7a, Rotating Weekends About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH...

  • Staff Nurse I- Short Stay Unit

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I- Short Stay UnitHiring 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) About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution,...

  • Staff Nurse I- NRO Float

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I- NRO Float (MedSurg/Psych)Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I- NRO Float (MedSurg/Psych) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025632 Posting Close Date: 07/19/2024 FTE: .60 Shift: 7p-7:30a,rotate weekends About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH...

  • Staff Nurse I- 6W MICU: Flex Nights

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I- 6W MICU: Flex NightsHiring Department: Staff Nurse I- 6W MICU: Flex Nights Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027092 FTE: 0.9 (36 hrs. per week) Working Schedule: Flex Nights: (3) 12 hour shifts, alternating weekends # of Positions: 1 Posting Open Date: 08/23/2024 This position requires Illinois Residency within 180 days of hire.About...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Primary Care Plus Hiring Department: Primary Care Plus Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025810 FTE : 1 Work Schedule - M-F 9am to 5:30 pm Shift : Days # of Position: 1 Posting Date: 05/31/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the...

  • Staff Nurse I NRO Float Team

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I NRO Float Team (MedSurg/Stepdown)Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I NRO Float Team (MedSurg/Stepdown) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025916 Posting Close Date: 07/12/2024 FTE: .90 Shift: 7p-7:30a Rotate Weekends About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Float Team NRO MS/Tele Hiring Department: Nursing Resource Office Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1023098 FTE : 0.90 Work Schedule - 7p-7:30a Rotate Weekends Shift : Nights # of Position: 3 Posting Date: 1/26/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - Adult Psychiatry (Part-Time, Evenings)Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I - Adult Psychiatry (Part-Time, Evenings) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025749 FTE: 0.5 Working Schedule: Evenings (3p- 11:30p, rotating weekends) # of Positions: 1 Posting Open Date: 07/23/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of...

  • Staff Nurse I

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU: Full-Time, EveningsHiring Department: Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU: Full-Time, Evenings Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027118 FTE: 1 (40 hrs per week) Working Schedule: Evenings 5- 8hr shifts, alternating weekends. # of Positions: 1Posting Open Date: About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent...

  • Staff Nurse I

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - 7E Medicine: Evenings, 0.8 FTEHiring Department: Staff Nurse I - 7E Medicine: Evenings, 0.8 FTE Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026777 FTE: 0.8 (32 hr/week) Working Schedule: Evenings: (4) 3p - 11:30p, alternating weekends # of Positions: 2 Posting Open Date: 08/16/2024 This position requires Illinois Residency within 180 days of...

  • Staff Nurse I

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Staff Nurse I - 7E Stepdown (Part-Time, Evenings)Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I - 7E Stepdown (Part-Time, Evenings) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026344 FTE: 0.6 Working Schedule: Evenings 3p -11:30p ( 3-8hr shifts with rotating weekends) # of Positions: 4 Posting Open Date: 07/22/2024 This position requires Illinois Residency within 180 days...

  • Labor & Delivery - Extra Help Staff Nurse I

    4 weeks ago

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

    Labor & Delivery - Extra Help Staff Nurse ILabor & Delivery - Extra Help Staff Nurse IThis Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.Hiring Department: Labor & Delivery - Extra Help Staff Nurse ILocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID:Work Schedule:Hours per Week: 32Shift:# of Positions: 1Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close...

  • Staff Nurse I

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (ICU-Stepdown Track) Hiring Department: Nursing Resource Office Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1023127 FTE : 0.6 Work Schedule - 7p-7:30a Rotate Weekends Shift : Nights # of Position: 5 Posting Date: 1/26/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois...

  • Extra help Staff Nurse I- SCB Transplant Clinic

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time

    Extra help Staff Nurse I- SCB Transplant ClinicThis Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.Hiring Department:SCB Transplant Clinic Location:Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID:1026659 FTE :1 Work Schedule - Shift : # of Position:3 Posting Date: 8/2/2024About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent...

  • Staff Nurse I- NRO Float Team

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Full time

    Staff Nurse I- NRO Float Team (ICU-Stepdown Track) Hiring Department: NRO Float Team (ICU-Stepdown Track) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1024286 FTE : 1 Work Schedule - 7a-3:30p/7:30p Rotate Weekends Shift : Flex Days # of Position: 4 Posting Date: 4/8/2024 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the...