UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgicenter (Flex Days)

Staff Nurse I

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.

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.

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Staff Nurse I facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff. Staff Nurse I is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership of a governing council.

Duties & Responsibilities

Completes the required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.

Facilitates orientation and re-orientation for new hires and current employees.

Develops, implements, and updates patients' plans of care based on ongoing assessments and input from patients and their families.

Shares information and collaborates with other healthcare team members to promote effective patient care.

Verifies and implements orders from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses by performing prescribed interventions and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.

Engages with patients and their families to develop appropriate educational plans.

Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients' changing needs.

- Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act, providing support and feedback.

Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.

Willing to assumes role as Charge nurse as assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards and procedures.

Recognizes and addresses the clinical needs of staff in patient care delivery.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Advocates for patients, families, significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.

Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide high-quality patient care, as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting healthcare bodies.

Utilizes the hospital-approved acuity tool and electronic scheduling tool to optimize staffing, scheduling, and patient assignments.

Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the chosen method of nursing governance.

Actively engages in Shared Leadership through membership of a governing council, supporting departmental and unit goals in daily activities.

Demonstrates accountability for job performance by (1) seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge and (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other required unit-specific certifications).

Receives and provides feedback to healthcare team members regarding performance and practice.

Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.

Treats patients, families, staff, students, and visitors with respect and dignity.

Follows nursing policies on time, overtime, and attendance.

Completes electronic learning modules and related programs assigned by UI Health by the established deadlines.

Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit-testing requirements.

Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care issues.

Identifies recurring clinical practices and unit problems and participates in problem-solving and resolution.

Plans, presents and evaluates educational experiences for staff and students.

Serves as a preceptor and resource for other nursing staff and students.

In collaboration with ANIII, CNCII, AN1 and SN2 leads unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.

Accesses the medical center intranet for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure, and other pertinent information.

Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and at UI Health.

Takes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to address them.

Proactively serves as an agent of change, partnering with team members to identify, implement and sustain improvement to unit workflows and processes.

Proactively goes above and beyond expectations to support team and organizational goals.

Comply with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit-testing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.

Minimum of 2 years of critical care RN experience.

Current AHA BLS/CPR certification (additional unit-specific certifications required).

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Intermediate computer skills with the ability to learn electronic health records.

Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Charge Nurse experience (2+ years).

Critical care or specialty certification preferred.

Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

CAPA certification.

Bilingual skills.

Experience in preoperative, perianesthesia, and surgical care settings.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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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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.

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