UI Health - Staff Nurse I, Main Operating Room - Days

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in the Main Operating Room 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. The nurse applies the professional practice model, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care measured against established nursing quality standards and other governing or accrediting health care bodies. The nurse obtains information from patients and/or families to advocate for patients and develop appropriate educational plans, responds to changing patient needs, and collaborates with the health care team to promote effective care. The position also participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities and supports department and unit goals through daily practice.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
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.
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

Prior Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

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