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University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in the 7W Surgical ICU/Organ Transplant Unit, integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, current standards of nursing practice, and clinical experience to deliver quality care. The nurse engages patients and families, advocates for patients, develops educational plans, responds to changing needs, and collaborates with the healthcare team. The role also supports unit and department goals and participates in organizational and shared leadership activities. This is an 80% part-time position (32 hours per week) on a flex evening schedule, with rotating weekends. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. New graduate nurses will not be considered; at least one year of RN experience is required. The position is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience; new graduate nurses will not be considered.
Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation; out-of-state and compact licenses are not accepted.
Current BLS/CPR and any other required unit-specific certifications.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills to support therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Intermediate computer skills and the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

BSN at hire preferred.
One to two years of critical care/ICU experience preferred.
CCRN board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update patients’ plans of care based on ongoing assessment and input from patients’ families.
Share information and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
Verify and implement provider orders by performing prescribed interventions and accurately documenting them 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.
Apply 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.
Identify learning needs and initiate strategies to support continued professional growth and development.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.