UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - 6E Neuroscience ICU & 6E Neuro Stepdown

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Consultant II develops and implements nursing education programs for nursing service personnel in a clinical service. The role facilitates patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model, provides patient care and consultation, coordinates staff educational development, and serves as a clinical role model. The position works to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, Relationship-Based Care, and nursing excellence standards into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and self, the consultant monitors, develops, and evaluates nursing practice in support of unit and organizational goals. This position serves the 6E Neuroscience ICU and 6E Neuro Stepdown at UI Health in Chicago, Illinois. It is a 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week), scheduled five days a week on flexible days. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of the hire date. The position is intended to be eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Applicants must meet all stated experience, education, licensure, certification, and skills requirements. New graduate nurses will not be considered.

Requirements

Three to five years of critical care (ICU) RN experience.
One to two years of NSICU RN experience.
Two years of nursing experience in the assigned branch of service, including one year of work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
BSN or higher from an accredited nursing program.
Eligibility for registration 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 any other certifications required for the unit.
Current ACLS, or obtain it within six months of hire for the main hospital.
National certification through an ANCC-approved certifier, or obtain it within six months of hire in an area relevant to the clinical area.
Effective oral and written communication skills that support therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Intermediate computer skills and ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

MSN or higher.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and coordinating nursing activities across clinical services, and design and conduct studies to define nursing responsibilities in a clinical area.
Help nursing staff develop effective care plans by studying existing patient care programs, identifying deficiencies, and developing remedial educational programs.
Analyze factors affecting performance in a specialized clinical service and establish performance standards for nursing personnel in the clinical area.
Identify needs for improved methods and techniques, and demonstrate nursing care methods and techniques specific to the specialized service.
Guide professional nursing staff in maintaining continuity of care for patients cared for by students, and develop nursing programs that complement and supplement student assignments.
Recognize symptoms, set priorities, and respond to patients’ changing needs.
Collaborate with, support, and participate in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.
Initiate, conduct, and analyze evidence-based practice research to improve patient outcomes, and support nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts on the unit and across UI Health.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.