UI Health - Nursing Technician (Flex Evenings)

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and }

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Nursing Technician for the Emergency Services to support patient care under RN supervision. The role uses Relationship-Based Care and teamwork to improve outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, documenting vital signs in the EHR, advocating for patients, and contributing to safety and quality initiatives. This is a 1.0 FTE with rotating shifts and a flex evenings schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CNA license from an accredited program.
• Current BLS/CPR and required unit-specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills to support therapeutic relationships.
• Intermediate computer skills and EHR proficiency.
• Excellent attendance and dependable work history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer or discharge and support daily living activities.
• Document vital signs and nursing care in the EHR.
• Advocate for patients and families, providing comfort and information.
• Demonstrate UI Health values through teamwork and safety practices.
• Participate in department goals and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with staff to provide learning experiences for learners.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hiring Department: Hosp Emergency Svcs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043204

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, 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
• 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

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.