UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 6E Neuroscience ICU (100% Full-Time, Flex Nights)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in the 6E Neuroscience ICU, taking initiative to improve patient outcomes through Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence. The role integrates the professional practice model, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care measured against established nursing quality standards and governing or accrediting health care bodies. The nurse gathers information from patients and families to advocate for patients and develop appropriate education plans, responds to changing patient needs, and collaborates with other members of the health care team. The role also includes participation in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities and support of department and unit goals. This is a 1.0 FTE position, 40 hours per week, with a flex-night schedule of two 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts and two 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of the hire date.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation; compact and out-of-state RN licenses are not accepted.
Current BLS/CPR and any other required unit-specific certifications.
Current advanced cardiac life support certification, or obtain it within six months of hire for the main hospital.
Effective oral and written communication skills that support therapeutic relationships among patients, families, and health care providers.
Intermediate computer skills and the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
New graduate nurses must have completed an RN program and passed the NCLEX exam to meet the licensure requirement.

Nice To Haves

A BSN from an accredited nursing program is preferred.
National certification through an ANCC-approved certifier upon hire or within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update patients’ plans of care based on ongoing assessment and input from patients’ families.
Share information and collaborate with members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
Verify and implement orders from physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses; perform prescribed interventions and document accurately in the electronic medical record.
Engage patients and families to develop appropriate patient education plans.
Recognize symptoms, establish priorities, and respond to patients’ changing needs.
Delegate appropriate tasks to support personnel in accordance with the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act, and provide support and feedback.
Advocate for patients, families, significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
Use theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care.
Assume the Charge Nurse role when assigned, using appropriate resources and tools.
Collaborate with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
Serve as a preceptor and/or resource to nursing staff, support staff, and students.
Take responsibility for continued professional growth by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to address them.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.