Staff Nurse I- 6W Stepdown (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in the 6W Stepdown unit, integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, current standards of nursing practice, and clinical experience to support quality patient outcomes. The nurse assesses and responds to patients’ changing needs, advocates for patients and families, develops patient education plans, and collaborates with the health care team. The role also participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities and supports unit goals. This is a 90% part-time position at 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), with a flex-night schedule of three 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shifts and every other weekend. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. The stated hourly pay range is $37.52–$84.22. The position is intended to be benefits-eligible, including health, dental, vision, and 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 BLS/CPR and any other required unit-specific certifications.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or obtain it within six months of hire for the main hospital.
Effective oral and written communication skills that facilitate 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 examination to meet the licensure requirement.
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update the 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 health care team to promote effective patient care.
Verify and implement orders from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses; perform prescribed interventions and accurately document them in the electronic medical record.
Engage with patients and/or families to gather information and 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 for 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.