Administrative Nurse I - 7E General Inpatient Medicine (100% Full-time, Flex Days)

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 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.

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 work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

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.
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. One year of RN experience.
3. Charge nurse experience required
4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. NEW NURSE GRADUATES GENERALLY DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• List RN degree(s) information and award date under the Education section.
• List 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.
• If your charge nurse experience was completed as part of a non-charge nurse role, clearly list the dates and hours you worked your charge nurse shifts separately.
• You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Please note, the required information listed above must still be included on the application itself.
• A blank application will disqualify you.
• Incomplete sections of the application may disqualify you.
• Internal candidates must complete all sections of the application with the information above to qualify. Omission of information may 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.

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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.