UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Hematology/Oncology - Provider Clinic (100% Full-Time, Days)

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 professional practice model, 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. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

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

Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program, unit-specific competencies, and cross training across oncology disease group specialties.
• Prepares for provider clinics by reviewing assigned provider schedules and patient assignments, assists with patient rooming, handles patient concerns, responds to EPIC In Basket, responds to patient communications, and performs oncology care coordination.
• Supports patient treatment and care plans, coordinating with Hematology/Oncology Infusion Center staff, and performing patient nurse visits.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant, and/or advanced practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic health record.
• Shares information and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
• Recognizes and treats cancer-related issues.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to changing patient needs.
• Teaches patients and families regarding treatment expectations.
• Advocates for patients, families, significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Supports quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, therapeutic environment.
• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year prior Registered Nurse experience required.
• 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 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required prior to start date.
• 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.
• Illinois residency required within 180 days of hire date.
• New graduate nurses will not be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• 1‑year Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
• 1‑year Oncology experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in groups and teams while exercising sound clinical judgment.

Skills

• Effective communication (oral and written).
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to become proficient in EHR.
• Excellent attendance and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work history.
• Ability to work effectively in groups and teams while exercising sound clinical judgment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

$37.52 – $84.22 per hour (hourly wage)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, day shift