Staff Nurse I- 6W MICU (100% Full-Time, Evenings)

This position is located at Main Hospital, Chicago, IL and requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. Full-time (40 hours per week) evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

About UI Health

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 includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers, and the seven UIC health science colleges: Applied Health Sciences, Dentistry, School of Public Health, Jane Addams College of Social Work, and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing (with regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana). UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

About the Role

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates the professional practice model, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to deliver “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going 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 physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses by performing interventions as prescribed 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.
• Advocates 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 experience to provide “quality” patient care.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff, and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit-specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support certification, or within 6 months of hire for the main hospital.
• 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.
• New graduate nurses must have completed their RN program and passed the NCLEX exam to meet the licensure requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience, ICU preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $36.08/hr to $80.98/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents