UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Ambulatory Services Float Team

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the 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 integrates the professional practice model, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care measured against established nursing quality standards and the requirements of governing and accrediting healthcare bodies. The role engages patients and/or their families to gather information, advocate for patients, develop educational plans, and respond to changing needs. The Staff Nurse I shares information and collaborates with other healthcare team members to promote effective patient care and participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities while supporting department and unit goals. This position is with the Ambulatory Services Float Team in Chicago, Illinois, and requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. The scheduled work is 40 hours per week on day shift. The previously determined pay range is $37.52–$84.22 per hour; pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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/or other required unit-specific certifications.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or obtain it within six months of hire for the main hospital.
Two years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of ambulatory nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update each patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient’s family.
Share information and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
Verify and implement orders from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses; perform prescribed interventions and document accurately in the electronic medical record.
Engage patients and/or families to gather information and develop appropriate patient education plans.
Recognize symptoms, establish priorities, and respond to changing patient 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.
Integrate theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience into 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 for nursing staff, support staff, and students.
Take responsibility for continued professional growth and development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet them.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.