Staff Nurse I - 7E Medicine (100% Full-Time, Flex Nights)

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

Job summary

Staff Nurse I is accountable for delivering high quality patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care within UI Health. This role collaborates with the care team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

You will document accurately in the EMR, verify orders, educate patients and families, and advocate for patients, the community, and the nursing profession. UI Health supports growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible for RN licensure in Illinois (out-of-state licenses not accepted).
• Current AHA BLS/CPR certification plus unit-specific certifications.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and health care teams.
• Intermediate computer skills to use the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent attendance and work history required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates the care plan based on ongoing assessment and family input.
• Collaborates with the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders and documents in the EMR.
• Educates patients and families to develop an appropriate educational plan.
• Responds to patient needs, prioritizes care, and manages changing conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

AHA BLS/CPR

EMR proficiency

Attendance

Education

RN license

NCLEX exam passed

Job description

Staff Nurse I - 7E Medicine (100% Full-Time, Flex Nights)

Hiring Department: 7E Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042568

FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 2-12hr & 2-8hr w/rotating wknd

Shift: Flex Nights (11pm - 11am)

# 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.

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

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I 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 I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

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. 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.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other required unit specific certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
5. 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.

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.