UHI Community Health Nurse
About The Position
Join UChicago Medicine as a Community Health Nurse in our Community Health department. UChicago Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Community Health Nurse to join the Live Healthy Chicago team. As a Community Health Nurse, UChicago Medicine is seeking an experienced nurse passionate about community health and chronic disease management, particularly hypertension. You will work autonomously to support patients and partner clinics in implementing quality improvement strategies that enhance hypertension control and patient outcomes across Chicago neighborhoods.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
- Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in community health, public health, or ambulatory care, with a focus on chronic disease management preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
- Experience with quality improvement processes and data-driven clinical practice.
- Cultural competency and experience serving diverse, underserved populations.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and data management systems.
- Willingness to travel within Chicago for community outreach and clinic support.
- Commitment to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Certification in Public Health Nursing or related specialty.
- Experience working in community-based health programs.
Responsibilities
- Partner with primary care clinics and community organizations to lead and support quality improvement initiatives focused on hypertension management.
- Deliver education to patients with hypertension in community and clinical settings, promoting self-management and healthy lifestyle changes.
- Collect, analyze, and report clinical and quality data to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Act as a clinical liaison among patients, providers, and community stakeholders to improve care coordination and engagement.
- Conduct outreach activities to increase program participation and awareness in target communities.
- Support CHW efforts through both education and triage of community participants.
- Ensure compliance with requirements and maintain thorough documentation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support program planning and sustainability.
Benefits
- Compensation & Benefits Overview
- The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
- The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
- Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
- Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
- Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
