Staff Nurse, General Surgery Observation (Onsite)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine at the Hyde Park campus seeks a Staff Nurse for the 3CS General Observation-Surgical unit. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area and to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, professional nursing standards, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. It offers growth opportunities in a world-class academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6–9 months and complete BSN within 30 months; ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement toward BSN.
• Current Illinois RN license
• BLS from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
• Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager.
• Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Charge nurse duties

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Illinois RN license

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

UChicago Medicine at the Hyde Park campus seeks a Staff Nurse for the 3CS General Observation-Surgical unit. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area and to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, professional nursing standards, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. It offers growth opportunities in a world-class academic medical center.