University of Illinois
Staff Nurse I - Emergency Services
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Staff Nurse I - Emergency Services
Hiring Department: Emergency Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021698
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 1900-0300, 1900-0700
Shift : Flex Nights
# of Position: 4
Posting Date: 10/18/2023
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position SummaryStaff 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
ClinicalCompletes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient andinput from the patient's family.Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patientcare.Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performinginterventions 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 planRecognizes 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 providessupport and feedback.Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effortto achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeuticenvironment.Other duties as assignedProfessional/LeadershipAdvocates 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 experienceto provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and othergoverning/accrediting health care bodies.Utilizes the hospital approved acuity tool and the electronic scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing,scheduling and patient assignments.Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governanceParticipates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unitgoals in daily behavior.Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills andknowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required unit-specificcertifications).Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.OrganizationalAdheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policies.Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established dateComplies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance and fit-testing requirementsUtilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems.Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving andresolution.Education/ResearchCollaborates with other nurses to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff andstudentsServes as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy,procedure and other information pertinent to practiceSupports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs andinitiates strategies to meet such needs.Our Values and UI CARE (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) StandardsCompassion: We will treat our patients and their families with kindness and compassion and strive to better understandand respond to their needs.Accountability: We will hold ourselves accountable as an organization and as individuals to act ethically and responsiblyin everything we do, to be excellent stewards of our natural and financial resources and to be transparent in our actions.We will make every effort to reduce waste in all forms, including waste that impacts human health.Respect: We will act with respect, openness and honesty in our relationships with patients, families and coworkers. Wewill work collaboratively to promote the well-being of the communities we serve and to advance patient care, educationand research.Excellence: We will work as a team to leverage best practices and innovation in providing the highest-quality care for ourpatients and families. We will devote ourselves to continuously improve in everything we do.
Qualifications:
Minimum QualificationsEligibility 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 certificationsEffective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providersIntermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job trainingExcellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Hiring Department: Emergency Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021698
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 1900-0300, 1900-0700
Shift : Flex Nights
# of Position: 4
Posting Date: 10/18/2023
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position SummaryStaff 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
ClinicalCompletes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient andinput from the patient's family.Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patientcare.Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performinginterventions 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 planRecognizes 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 providessupport and feedback.Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effortto achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeuticenvironment.Other duties as assignedProfessional/LeadershipAdvocates 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 experienceto provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and othergoverning/accrediting health care bodies.Utilizes the hospital approved acuity tool and the electronic scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing,scheduling and patient assignments.Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governanceParticipates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unitgoals in daily behavior.Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills andknowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required unit-specificcertifications).Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice.OrganizationalAdheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policies.Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established dateComplies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance and fit-testing requirementsUtilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems.Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving andresolution.Education/ResearchCollaborates with other nurses to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff andstudentsServes as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy,procedure and other information pertinent to practiceSupports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs andinitiates strategies to meet such needs.Our Values and UI CARE (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) StandardsCompassion: We will treat our patients and their families with kindness and compassion and strive to better understandand respond to their needs.Accountability: We will hold ourselves accountable as an organization and as individuals to act ethically and responsiblyin everything we do, to be excellent stewards of our natural and financial resources and to be transparent in our actions.We will make every effort to reduce waste in all forms, including waste that impacts human health.Respect: We will act with respect, openness and honesty in our relationships with patients, families and coworkers. Wewill work collaboratively to promote the well-being of the communities we serve and to advance patient care, educationand research.Excellence: We will work as a team to leverage best practices and innovation in providing the highest-quality care for ourpatients and families. We will devote ourselves to continuously improve in everything we do.
Qualifications:
Minimum QualificationsEligibility 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 certificationsEffective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providersIntermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job trainingExcellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation