UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 5SE Surgical (90% Part-Time, Flex Evenings)

About the role

The position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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 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.
• Negotiates 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 as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
• 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 identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Compact and out-of-state RN licenses are not accepted.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• 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).
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

Qualifications

• New graduate nurses must have completed their RN program and have sat and passed the NCLEX exam to meet the license requirement for this role.
• New nurse graduates who have not yet taken the NCLEX will not be considered for this role as they do not meet the IL RN license eligibility requirements.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ability to engage and obtain information from patients and families to develop appropriate educational plans.
• Ability to respond to patient needs and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately according to the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to advocate for patients, families, and the nursing profession.
• Ability to integrate theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, and current standards of practice into clinical practice.
• Ability to take responsibility for professional growth and development.

Benefits

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

Pay

The previously determined range for this position was $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 for a position.

Schedule

Evenings, Flex