Staff Nurse I - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) (50% Part-Time, Flex Days)

Staff 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: Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care.
• Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.
• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.
• Acts as a professional leadership role model.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
• Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
• Motivates and manages nurses, technicians, and other healthcare workers.
• Promotes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
• Responsible for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs
• Participates in developing and implementing quality indicators.
• Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Utilizes established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
• Actively participates in organizational communication processes through timely review and response to electronic and written messages.
• Utilizes NPAS and Clarvia systems to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and patient assignments
• Consistently demonstrates courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirements
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• Produces regular reports and data analyses as requested to support nursing and hospital key performance.
• Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
• In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Assumes responsibility for own clinical/professional competence and continuing education.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership in the management of house wide patient flow and capacity.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Out of state and compact licenses are not accepted.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. READ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THOROUGHLY

NEW GRAD NURSES MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RN PROGRAM AND HAVE SAT AND PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM TO MEET THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE. INCLUDE ON APPLICATION.

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.
• New nurse graduates must include their NCLEX exam and pass date if they have not yet received their IL RN license. New nurse graduates who have not yet taken the NCLEX will not be considered for this role as they do not meet the IL RN license eligibility requirements.
• 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.
• 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.