UI Health - Extra Help Staff Nurse I - SCB Peri-Anesthesia Pre-Op & PACU

Chicago, IL, United States | 1042350 Posted on: 8/17/2026 - Application Deadline: 9/1/2026 Hiring Department: SCB Peri-Anesthesia Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1042350

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Work Schedule – Shift : # of Position: 2 Posting Date: 8/17/2026 Salary: TThe previously determined range for this position is $59/hr This position requires Illinois residency within180 days of the hire date.(RNs only) About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure Assess patients’ post-operative condition Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria Log all findings in patient files Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies Establishes an in-depth database by assessing the behavioral and physical status of a variety of pre-surgical patient populations, utilizing interview, observation, and physical examination. Interprets overt and subtle data to determine physiologic or psychosocial risk. Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on the effectiveness of nursing interventions in relation to established outcomes and consults with the medical staff, Care Team Lead, and/or Nursing Supervisor. Recommends changes to the plan of care based on observed variances. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice. Identifies learning needs with patients and families and teaches by adapting standard information to provide individualized and comprehensive learning. Incorporates discharge/home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care. Develops a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and enabling the patient and/or family to verbalize the requirements for care comfortably. Supports and enhances the patient’s responsibility and self-determination in decision making concerning health, treatment, and wellbeing. Competent in all three areas of peri anesthesia- Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas Evaluates effectiveness of teaching interventions and the patient/family’s level of understanding. Assess and instruct patient/family prior to surgery Assure intake of patient is accurate through chart review, questioning using safe communication tactics outlined in learning modules Assure that operative/informed consents are accurate and signed per policy Initiate orders from physicians Obtain and record vital signs Monitor and accurately document vital signs and assure patient meets discharge criteria before moving to next Job Description Monitor patients’ condition and report and changes to the appropriate physicians Assure patient comfort and answer patient questions Other assigned duties that will assist with safety, quality, and efficiency Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Required BLS/ACLS/PALS Certifications Requires 3 years of experience in PACU Phase I, Phase II, and/or ICU or emergency medicine. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications. Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital. Preferred Qualifications Experience with precepting and orienting Pediatric Experience CAPA Certfifed ASPAN Knowledge Bilingual Spanish Speaker 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 at Chicago