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University of Illinois at Chicago

Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

Hiring Department:

Surgical Services (Operating Room)Location:

Chicago, IL USARequisition ID:

1027268FTE:

1Work Schedule:

11AM-7:30PMShift:

Evenings# of Position:

1Posting Date:

8/30/2024About 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). UIC embodies a dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university.Description:Position SummaryStaff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model. 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, and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient’s family.Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team.Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant, and/or advance practice nurse.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.Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsEligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.Effective communication skills (oral and written).Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.Preferred QualificationsADN AcceptedThis position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. (RNs only)The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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