Staff Nurse I-NRO Float Team (ICU/SD)-0.6FTE Flex Nights

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and works to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and nursing excellence into clinical practice. The nurse applies the professional practice model, current standards, and clinical experience to deliver quality care measured against established nursing quality standards and requirements of governing and accrediting healthcare bodies. The position engages patients and families to support patient advocacy and education, responds to changing patient needs, and collaborates with the healthcare team. It also participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities and supports department and unit goals. This role is on the NRO Float Team for ICU/SD, with a 0.6 FTE schedule of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and rotating weekends. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of hire.

Requirements

Current 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 certifications required for the specific unit.
Current advanced cardiac life support certification.
At least 2 years of ICU experience as a Registered Nurse.
Experience working on a float team.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
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 healthcare team members to promote effective patient care.
Verify and implement provider orders, perform prescribed interventions, and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
Engage patients and families to develop an appropriate patient education plan.
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.
Apply theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current practice standards, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care.
Assume the Charge Nurse role when assigned, using appropriate resources and tools.
Collaborate with 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.