Staff Nurse I - 8E Adult Psychiatry (100% Full-Time, Days)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•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.

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.
NEW GRAD NURSES MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RN PROGRAM AND HAVE SAT AND PASSED THE NCLEX EXAM TO MEET THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE. INCLUDE ON APPLICATION.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

1 -2 years of inpatient Psychiatric experience preferred
Psychiatric Nurse certification a plus
Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care.
Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
Demonstrates in-depth clinical knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Perform interventions as prescribed by the provider by verifying and implementing orders from physician and/or advance practice nurse.
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.
Facilitating therapeutic, informational, or task-oriented groups specific to the discipline of a nurse.
Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
All other RN duties
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.