UI Health - Nursing Technician - 7E Stepdown (50% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Nursing Technician for a 0.5 FTE schedule (20 hours per week) in the 7E Stepdown unit. Shift is Flex Nights with rotating weekends, providing patient care under RN supervision.

The role requires a CNA license, Illinois residency at application, and current BLS/CPR. Responsibilities include ADL support, EHR documentation, and collaboration to promote safety and quality, with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA license from an accredited program.
• Active on Illinois IDPH CNA registry.
• Current BLS/CPR and other unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admission, transfer or discharge; support ADLs and safety.
• Document patient information in EHR (vital signs, care, intake/output).
• Act as patient/family advocate and provide feedback to RN/LPN.
• Demonstrate UI Health values through teamwork and communication; contribute to quality outcomes.
• Participate in departmental goals and problem-solving; support learning experiences for staff.
• Identify recurring clinical issues and participate in resolutions; collaborate with staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license

IDPH CNA registry active

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hiring Department: 7E Stepdown

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042943

FTE: .5 (20 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 1-12hr& 1-8hr w/rotating wknd

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $23.80 - 36.82 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position requires Illinois residency at time of application submission.

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 Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for 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

• High school graduation or equivalent This must be listed on your application even if you have post secondary education.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program. This must be listed on your application
• Registered and active on the Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registryhttp://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm This must be listed on your application
• Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications. This must be listed on your application
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE AS SHOWN ON THEIR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

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.