UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - (Charge Nurse) - 8E Adult Psychiatry

Administrative 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 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.

Position Summary: Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and workflow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing the nursing service of an assigned unit, with responsibility for implementation and modification of patient care plans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.
• 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 health care bodies.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• In collaboration with Patient Care Manager/Director/CNCII assists with unit-based quality/research initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Maintains overall knowledge of all patients' status in order to assist nursing and medical team members and directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge.
• Assumes role of 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.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
• Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
• Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
2. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Compact & out of state RN licenses are not accepted.
3. One (1) year of professional nursing experience required.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or other required unit specific certifications.
5. Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
6. Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area
7. Effective oral and written communication skills that facilitate therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
8. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
9. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure preferred
• Ability to work independently, exercises good judgment, and possess the ability to motivate nursing staff preferred

NEW GRADUATE NURSES GENERALLY DO NOT MEET THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT ABOVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. ALL-REFER TO APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Important Application Instructions: Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application including:

• List your RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List your IL RN license number and award date, BLS and ACLS credential number and expiration date in the certification/licensure sections.
• Include a detailed employment history clearly listing your nurse experience, and the unit/department the role was in, along with hours per week. This information must be included even if a resume is uploaded.
• Charge nurse experience must be clearly indicated, along with duration of charge nurse duties. If charge nurse duties were part of a general RN role, separate listing on application.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Please note, the required information listed above must be included on the application itself.
• A blank application will disqualify you. Make sure to complete the application in addition to attaching your resume.
• Internal candidates must complete all sections of the application with the required information to be considered for this role.
• Incomplete or omitted information may fail to qualify you and thus disqualify your 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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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