Clinical Nursing Consultant II

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Clinical Nursing Consultant II to lead nursing education and staff development. You will use the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care to improve patient outcomes and mentor colleagues across units.

The role requires ICU/NSICU RN experience, a BSN or higher, and active Illinois nursing license eligibility. A flexible day shift arrangement supports clinical education initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of critical care (ICU) RN experience.
• 1–2 years of NSICU RN experience required.
• BSN or higher from an accredited nursing program.
• IL RN license eligibility; out-of-state licenses not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing educational programs for staff.
• Coordinate educational development and act as a clinical role model.
• Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and Shared Leadership.
• Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams on unit initiatives.
• Support nursing practice and monitor standards of care.

Skills

ICU RN experience

NSICU RN experience

Excellent communication

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or higher

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Location

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

1043331

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Shift

Flex Days shift (2-12 hour and 2-8 hour shifts per week)

# of Vacancies

1

Salary

The previously determined pay range for this position is $41.68 - 95.02 / Hourly pay. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance;
• a defined benefit pension plan;
• paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick;
• tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nursing Consultant II will typically develop and implement nursing educational programs for nursing service personnel in a clinical service. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNCII strives 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 Clinical Nurse Consultant II participates in monitoring, developing, and evaluating nursing practice while fulfilling unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of nursing activities of various clinical services, designs and conducts studies to define the scope of nursing responsibilities in a clinical area.
• Assists the nursing staff in a clinical service to develop effective nursing care plans by conducting studies of existing patient care programs, identifying deficiencies, and developing appropriate remedial educational programs.
• Analyzes and outlines factors peculiar to the achievement of effective performance in a specialized clinical service, establishes performance standards for classes of nursing personnel in a clinical area.
• Identifies the need for and developing improved methods and techniques, demonstrates nursing care methods and techniques peculiar to a specialized clinical service.
• Provides guidance to professional nursing staff in establishing continuity of care for patients cared for by students during a portion of the patient care sequence, develops nursing programs designed to complement and supplement nursing student assignments.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients changing needs.
• Collaborates with, supports, and participates in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.
• Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes and supports other nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts on the unit and across UI Health.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of critical care (ICU) RN experience required.
• One to Two (1-2) years of NSICU RN experience required.
• BSN or higher from an accredited nursing program required.
• Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Out of state and compact licenses are not accepted.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
• 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

• MSN or higher preferred

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Accommodations

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

AI tools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.