UI Health - Nursing Technician (Flex Evenings)

UIC; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UI Health in Chicago, IL is hiring Nursing Technicians to support registered nurses in delivering patient care under the Relationship-Based Care model. This 1.0 FTE position offers rotating schedules with flex evenings and requires Illinois residency.

You will assist with admissions, document vital signs in the EHR, advocate for patients and families, and collaborate with the care team while pursuing ongoing professional development. Four positions are available.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with valid CNA license (IL).
• Current BLS/CPR and unit-specific certifications.
• Strong communication, basic computer and EHR skills; reliable attendance.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned.
• Document patient information in the EHR, including vitals and care provided.
• Support patient and family, provide comfort and relay information to RN/LPN.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safety, care quality and a therapeutic environment.
• Participate in shared leadership activities and pursue ongoing learning.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Attendance/reliability

EHR familiarity

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license (Illinois)

BLS/CPR certification

Outils

EHR software familiarity

Description du poste

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043204

Location: Chicago, IL USA

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Rotating

Shift: Flex Evenings

# of Positions: 4

This position requires Illinois residency submission of application.

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

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, LifeInsurance, 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
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program. Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Work Registry http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm
• Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
• 3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family,
  and healthcare 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Emergency Department Experience Preferred

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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.

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.