UI Health - Nursing Technician NRO Float Team (Nights 0.9 FTE)

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health seeks a Nursing Technician to assist in delivering patient care in a clinical setting. This full-time role requires effective communication, a commitment to patient advocacy, and teamwork, contributing to quality patient outcomes and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid leaves (Vacation, Holiday, Sick)

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Documents patient information in EHR.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

CNA license

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

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Hiring Department: UI Health - Nursing Technician NRO Float Team (Nights 0.9 FTE)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034047

FTE: .9

Work Schedule: 7p-7:30a Rotating Weekend

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Posting Date: 05/21/2025

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $23.39/hr.-$36.19/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.

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

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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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