Staff Nurse I - 8W Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Introduction 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). Overview 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. Responsibilities Manage the care of patients within assigned areas and/or area of expertise and within the parameters of medical staff privileges. 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 goals. Requirements Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ViziRecruiter,LLC.