Sickle Cell Center - Staff Nurse II Flex evenings

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Nurse II for the Sickle Cell Center. This flex evenings position delivers direct patient care using the nursing process, supports educational initiatives, and participates in unit-based quality improvement.

You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, supervise student and staff education, and potentially assume Charge Nurse duties when assigned. Illinois residency is required within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois RN license and be in good standing.
• One year nursing experience required.
• BSN from an accredited program required.
• Current BLS/CPR and required unit certifications.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• National certification (ANCC) or within 6 months.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use EHR.
• Strong attendance and work history.

Responsibilities

• Develops, updates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from family.
• Collaborates with the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders and documents in the EMR.
• Engages patients and families to educate and plan care.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to changing needs.
• Delegates tasks per Illinois Nurse Practice Act and supports staff.
• Advocates for patients, families, and the nursing profession.
• Assumes Charge Nurse role when assigned and uses available resources.
• Leads unit-based quality initiatives and participates in problem solving.
• Mentors staff and students and supports educational activities.

Skills

RN License IL

1 year exp

BSN

BLS/CPR

ACLS

ANCC cert

EHR Proficiency

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

Sickle Cell Center - Staff Nurse II Flex evenings

Hiring Department: Sickle Cell Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042677

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 4- 10 hour 11am-9pm

Shift: Flex Evenings

# of Positions: 1

Posting Date: 09/03/2026

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

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $39.79-$89.25. The final rate offered will be determined by 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.

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, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse II 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 II functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Staff Nurse II facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives, and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff. Staff Nurse II is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Plans, presents, and evaluates learning/educational experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
• In collaboration with Director/CNCII leads unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. One year of nursing experience.
3. BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
4. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
5. Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
6. Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
7. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
8. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
9. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

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.

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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.