Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU (100% Full-Time, Evenings)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Staff Nurse I for the 6W MICU in Chicago, IL. This 100% full-time evening position offers a schedule of 3p-11:30p five days a week and requires a valid Illinois RN license, BLS/CPR, and at least one year of nursing experience.

The role involves direct patient care, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. UI Health provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient's family.
• Shares information and collaborates with other health care team members to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician and advanced practice providers by performing interventions and documenting in the EMR.
• Engages with patients and families to develop appropriate educational plans.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to changing patient needs.
• Delegates tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and supports staff and students.
• Advocates for patients and families and the nursing profession.
• Integrates knowledge and evidence-based practice to provide quality patient care.
• Assumes Charge Nurse role when assigned and uses available resources.
• Collaborates with nurses to provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and resource to nursing and support staff.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth and development by identifying learning needs.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Staff Nurse I - 6W MICU (100% Full-Time, Evenings)

Hiring Department: 6W MICU

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043063

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: (5/week) 3p-1130p - e/o wkd

Shift: Evenings

# of Positions: 1

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $37.52 - 84.22 / Hourly Wage. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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

About 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 I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, 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. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

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.
• 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.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
2. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Out of state and compact licenses are not accepted.
3. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills that facilitate therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
5. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
6. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS ABOVE AS LISTED ON THEIR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN certified preferred.
• ICU experience preferred.

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.