Staff Nurse I - Dental Clinics (College of Dentistry)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Current ACLS and PALS certification
Current two years of experience (within the last five years) in pediatric PACU and/or critical care unit
Bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

Treats adult and pediatric patients, families, staff, and students with respect and dignity.
Competent in all 3 areas of perianesthesia: Preop, Phase I, and Phase II.
Initiate orders from physicians.
Assist anesthesiologist/anesthesia team with GA induction.
Assist with patient transport to/from PACU.
Verify and implement provider orders; document in chart.
Ensure accurate patient intake through chart review and communication.
Monitor wellness and patient safety in PACU.
Manage acute/episodic illness or GA complications in PACU.
Monitor/document vital signs; ensure discharge readiness.
Respond to emergencies in GA rooms and PACU.
Facilitate efficient patient flow in PACU.
Contact patients/families 24–48 hrs pre-op and post-op; document appropriately.
Review/discuss home care instructions and document.
Evaluate patient responses to care; consult and adjust plan.
Integrate nursing care into the multidisciplinary plan.
Identify and teach to learning needs of patients/families.
Monitor and advocate for patient/family concerns.
Identify specialized patient needs and inform staff.
Assist with patient questionnaires on experience.
Work with Dept. Heads to align strategies for care.
Collaborate with other nurses to support learning.
Assist in developing educational materials for GA/PACU.
Assist with training and education of residents/students/allied health professionals.
Serve as a preceptor/resource to staff and students.
Evaluate and help implement best practices/evidence-based strategies.
Oversee PACU inventory and day-to-day operations.
Participate in audits and accreditation processes.
Attend in-service classes and departmental meetings.
Assist with protocol development and revision.
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development.
Receive/provide team feedback on performance.
Complete electronic modules and learning programs.
Adhere to attendance, float, overtime policies.
Access UIC Dentistry Intranet/Outlook for policy/procedure updates.
Perform other assigned duties related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.