Staff Nurse I - MHC

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I at McKinley Health Center uses the nursing process to provide direct patient care and health education, including care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. The role involves assessing patient concerns, developing and implementing nursing care plans, evaluating their effectiveness, and revising plans as needed. The nurse works across the Immunization & Travel Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic, and Medical Clinics, with rotation to the Acute Care Clinic on some Saturdays and occasional holidays. The position is a 100% full-time Civil Service appointment on a 12-month basis. The anticipated schedule is 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. The starting salary is $63,706.50. The position is based at McKinley Health Center in Champaign-Urbana and is intended to be eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Requirements

Eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
CPR/AED Certification.
Employees must provide proof of certain immunizations in accordance with CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a four-year degree.
Nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and health education using the nursing process.
Perform nursing procedures according to established policies, procedures, and standing orders.
Work in the Immunization & Travel Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic, and Medical Clinics, including rotating to the Acute Care Clinic on Saturdays and/or occasional holidays.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Assist physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants as needed.
Help maintain unit flow, including checking in and preparing patients, answering calls from other departments, and assuming Medical Assistant and clerical duties as needed.
Function as an Office Nurse when designated.
Function as a unit Charge Nurse when designated; the Charge Nurse works under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse III and reports daily to the Administrative Nurse.
Collaborate in developing and implementing unit goals, policies, and procedures.
Assist with orienting new unit personnel.
Maintain professional skills and knowledge.
Participate in unit Quality Assessment Programs.
Accept committee appointments.
Support and ensure a culture of safety, quality, and risk management, including compliance with ethics.
Assume appropriate related additional duties to further the unit’s mission.