UI Health - Extra help Staff Nurse I-Sickle Cell Center

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse I for the Sickle Cell Center. This extra help position delivers direct patient care, participates in shared leadership and evidence-based practice, and supports nursing excellence in daily clinical work.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the health care team, and responsibility for care plans, order verification, and documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois (or eligibility).
• BSN degree required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications at hire.
• 1-2 years infusion experience required.
• Current CPR and unit-specific certifications where applicable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates patient care plans based on ongoing assessment and family input.
• Collaborates with health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physicians and documents in the EHR.
• Develops patient educational plans for appropriate care.
• Recognizes symptoms, sets priorities, and responds to changing needs.
• Precepts and mentors staff and students as needed.
• Engages in shared leadership activities to support department goals.

Skills

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Infusion experience

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license (IL)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

UI Health - Extra help Staff Nurse I-Sickle Cell Center

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042520

Posted on: 9/3/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/24/2026

UI Health - Extra help Staff Nurse I-Sickle Cell Center

Hiring Department: Sickle Cell Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042520

Posting Date: 09/03/2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $59.00

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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.
• BSN required.
• ACLS/BLS at the time of hire.
• 1-2 years of infusion experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• 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.