Staff Nurse II - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

Staff Nurse II - Surgical Services (Operating Room)Hiring Department:

Surgical Services (Operating Room)Location:

Chicago, IL USARequisition ID:

1027194FTE:

1Work Schedule:

7:00am-3:30pmShift:

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8/23/2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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).Description:Position SummaryStaff Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse II 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 II functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Staff Nurse II facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff. Staff Nurse II is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.Facilitates orientation/re-orientation for new hires and current employees.Develops, implements and updates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing 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.Demonstrates a commitment to the UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.Recognizes and responds to the clinical needs of staff in patient care delivery.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsLicensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.One year of RN experience.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.Two (2) years of operating room experience required.Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year of charge nurse experience preferred.This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)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.To apply, visit

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