Staff Nurse I- 6W Stepdown (100% Full-Time, Flex Nights)

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health is seeking a Staff Nurse I in Chicago to provide direct patient care and drive quality outcomes. You will work within a Shared Leadership framework, applying evidence-based practice and relationship-based care while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires IL RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including patient education planning and maintaining accurate documentation in

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and required unit-specific certifications.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to use the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent attendance and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and family input.
• Collaborates with health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders in the EHR as prescribed by providers.
• Develops patient education plans and responds to changing patient needs.
• Acts as Charge Nurse when assigned and supports staff and students.
• Preceptor or resource to nursing staff and students.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing

Education

Illinois RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Hiring Department: 6W Cardio Stepdown

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042731

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Three 12 hours shifts and one 4 hour shift per week, alternating weekends

Shift: Flex Nights (11p- 11a)

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 9/8/2026

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $37.52/hr to $84.22/hr. 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.

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

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 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

• 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.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) 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.

NEW GRAD NURSES MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RN PROGRAM AND HAVE SAT AND PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM TO MEET THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE. INCLUDE ON APPLICATION. READ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THOROUGHLY

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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