UI Health - Administrative Nurse I - 8E Adolescent Psychiatry (Full Time, Evenings)

University of Illinois Medical Center • Chicago, IL

47d • $41 - $89 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing the nursing service of an assigned unit, with responsibility for implementation and modification of patient care plans. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor(s) to accomplish:

Requirements

• BSN (or higher) required of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an area relevant to their clinical area required.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required
• This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred
• CPI certified a plus or to be completed once hired
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure preferred
• Ability to work independently, exercises good judgment, and possess the ability to motivate nursing staff preferred

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.
• In collaboration with Patient Care Manager/Director/CNCII assists 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.
• Facilitating therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• This 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees