UI Health - Extra Help Newborn Staff Nurse I Labor & Delivery

UI Health - Extra Help Newborn Staff Nurse I Labor & Delivery Hiring Department: Labor & Delivery Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041416 Posting Date: 06/15/ 2026 Salary: $58.00 This position is not eligible for benefits. 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. This position integrates professional practice model, 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. 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 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 on-going 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 advance 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 health care 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/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate 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. 3 - 5 years relevant Level II or higher NICU experience including neonatal stabilization and resuscitation experience at time of infant delivery. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications. STABLE Program completion. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and healthcare 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. Preferred Qualifications BSN. Work Schedule 32hrs per 4 week schedule. 25% of all shift availability must be on evenings or nights. Weekends; 16 hours minimum per 4 week schedule. Holidays; 1 summer and 1 winter. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago