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University of Illinois Chicago

Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (MB, LD, OBER, APSD) - 0.4FTE Flex Evenings

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (MB, LD, OBER, APSD) - 0.4FTE Flex Evenings Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (MB, LD, OBER, APSD) – 0.4FTE Flex Evenings

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1036690

FTE: 0.4

Work Schedule: 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Shift: Flex Evenings

# of Positions: 50

Posting Date: Continuous posting

Illinois residency required within 180 days of hire date.

Salary:

The previously determined range for this position was $36.08/hr to $80.98/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. It includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, the Mile Square Health Center network, and the seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more:

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Benefits:

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package: 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.

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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. The role integrates professional practice models, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting 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 the 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 ongoing 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 advanced 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 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 and development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Performs related duties and participates 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.

Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.

Current ACLS.

Minimum of 2 years experience working in a Float Team in the Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics Emergency Room, and Antepartum Stepdown track.

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.

ACLS within 6 months of hire for main hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum BSN preferred from an accredited nursing program.

Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier.

To Apply:

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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. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Once submitted, changes cannot be made without withdrawing and reapplying. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, inclusive of disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Visit Required Employment Notices and Posters for our non‑discrimination statement and additional background check information.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Higher Education

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