UI Health - Nursing Technician - 6E Neuroscience ICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

UI Health - Nursing Technician - 6E Neuroscience ICU (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights) Hiring Department 6E Neuroscience ICU, Main Hospital Location Chicago, IL, USA Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.9 (36 hours per week) Work Schedule 2-8 hour and 2-12 hour shifts per week, rotating weekends. Flex Nights. Position Description Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Duties & Responsibilities Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures. Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output). Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed. Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution. Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for 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. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program. Registered and active on the Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Work Registry. Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications. State of Illinois resident. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Accommodation 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