Sickle Cell Center - Staff Nurse II Flex evenings

UIC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Staff Nurse II – Flex evenings in the Sickle Cell Center. This role delivers direct patient care in a collaborative team, aligned with evidence-based practice, and provides education and leadership within the unit.

The position requires Illinois RN licensure, BSN or higher, current BLS/CPR, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois is required.
• BSN or higher from an accredited program.
• Current BLS/CPR and relevant unit certifications.
• ACLS or eligibility within 6 months of hire.
• ANCC certification or eligibility in a relevant clinical area.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Dependable attendance and work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per nursing process and care standards.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver safe, quality care.
• Assign, supervise, and support nursing staff during shifts.
• Educate patients and families and document care in the EHR.
• Lead quality initiatives and participate in professional development.

Education

BSN (or higher)

RN licensure (Illinois)

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification (or eligibility)

ANCC certification eligibility

Effective communication

Electronic Health Record (EHR) skills

Attendance & reliability

Tools

Multi-tasking tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Sickle Cell Center - Staff Nurse II Flex evenings

Chicago, IL, United States

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: Thepreviously determined range for this position was $39.79-$89.25. Thefinal rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement,internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budgetconstraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at ornear 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, LifeInsurance, 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

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• One year of nursing experience.
• BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support, 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.

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.