UI Health - Administrative Nurse I (Charge Nurse)- 5NE Surgical (Flex Evenings, 100% Full-Time) )

About the role

The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and workflow.

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.
• 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 as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with Patient Care Manager/Director/CNCII to assist with unit-based quality/research initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Maintains overall knowledge of all patients' status in order to assist nursing and medical team members and directs workflow to facilitate timely patient admission and discharge.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse as assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
• Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
• Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment.
• Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience in an area relevant to their clinical area.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire.
• Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that facilitate therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, particularly proficiency in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Paid time Off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The previously determined range for this position was $40.53/hr to $88.53/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 for a position.

Schedule

Evenings (7a-730p 3p-1130p e/o weekend)