Nursing Technician - 8E Adult Psychiatry (50% Part-Time, Evenings)

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL seeks a Nursing Technician for 8E Adult Psychiatry (50% Part-Time, Evenings). You will support patient care under RN/LPN supervision, document in the EHR, and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety and learning in a fast-paced psychiatric unit. The position requires a CNA license, active IDPH registry, CPR/BLS and strong communication skills; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
• Registered and active in the Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge; helps with activities of daily living.
• Documents patient information in the EHR (vital signs, care provided, intake/output).
• Acts as patient/family advocate and provides feedback to RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communication to achieve quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Participates in departmental and shared leadership activities; supports unit goals.
• Identifies recurring issues and participates in problem solving.
• Collaborates with staff to provide learning experiences for staff and students.
• Pursues professional growth and development through learning needs.
• Performs duties related to departmental specialization and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license

IDPH Health Care Work Registry registration

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Basic computer skills

Job description

Nursing Technician - 8E Adult Psychiatry (50% Part-Time, Evenings)

Chicago, IL, United States

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1040512

Posted on: 5/8/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/8/2026

Nursing Technician - 8E Adult Psychiatry (50% Part-Time, Evenings)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040512

FTE: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 3p-11p with rotating weekends

Shift: Evenings

# of Positions: 2

Posting Open Date: 5/8/2026

Salary:The previously determined range for this position was $23.80/hr to $36.82/hr. The final rate offered will bedeterminedby the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, 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.

This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission. Only Illinois residents will be considered for this role.

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 is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Facilitating therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse technician.
• Performs duties related to their departmental specialization
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
• Registered and active in the Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry

  http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm

• 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.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE AS SHOWN ON THEIR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

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Preferred Qualifications
One (1) - two (2) years previous hospital experience preferred.
Previous psychiatry experience a plus.
RQI and CPI certification or to be obtained once hired

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.

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.

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.

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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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.