UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgicenter (Flex/days)

Perianesthesia Staff Nurse I

The Perianesthesia Staff Nurse I is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered perianesthesia care across the care continuum, utilizing the Nursing Process and a Relationship-Based Care model. This role provides care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations in a variety of settings. This includes the outpatient, inpatient pre-procedure, and post-procedure recovery.

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care while actively contributing to improved patient outcomes through Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, and nursing excellence standards. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care, and supports unit and organizational goals.

This role also serves as a clinical resource, role model, and educator, with expected participation in Shared Leadership and unit-based initiatives to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete required orientation and unit-specific competencies.
• Deliver PeriAnesthesia nursing care across the continuum, including outpatient, inpatient pre-procedure, and post-procedure recovery settings.
• Provide age-appropriate care for patients across the lifespan (pediatric through geriatric).
• Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient/family input.
• Deliver and document patient care in accordance with provider orders and organizational standards.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decision-making and continuity of care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, prioritize care needs, and respond appropriately.
• Delegate tasks in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, providing guidance and feedback to support staff.
• Serve as Charge Nurse as assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and supporting unit operations.
• Act as a clinical resource and assist staff with policy, procedure, and patient care questions.
• Lead and participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Shared Leadership through council participation and engagement in governance activities.
• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Promote a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Advocate for patients, families, and the nursing profession.
• Utilize staffing and acuity tools to support safe and effective patient assignments.
• Participate in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Identify workflow or clinical issues and contribute to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Complete all required training, certifications, and mandatory health compliance requirements (e.g., TB, flu, and fit testing through University Health Services).
• Adhere to UI Health's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care RN experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• 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).
• CAPA certification.
• Critical care or specialty certification preferred.
• Experience in preoperative, perianesthesia, and surgical care settings.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual skills.

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.

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