Staff Nurse II, Correctional Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II provides nursing care in a correctional environment, delivering patient care as delegated by and under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. The role uses the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and nursing excellence standards into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients and colleagues, the Staff Nurse II serves as an interdisciplinary team member, providing quality patient care and supporting unit and organizational goals. The position is in Family & Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine, at 650 W. State St., Rockford, Illinois. It is an on-site role with a day schedule of 24 hours per week, including every other weekend. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment. The budgeted salary is $31.00–$41.00 per hour, plus applicable differentials, and is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while considering internal equity. The position is intended to be eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
One year of RN experience.
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
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 (EHR) with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
Illinois residency within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Assess patients and collect and document their current health status and medical history; make ongoing assessments and respond appropriately.
Set nursing priorities in a logical sequence according to patient needs and ensure required duties are completed within the allotted work schedule.
Formulate plans of care through appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
Document accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status.
Communicate daily with the medical provider about patient needs, nursing assessments, and recommendations.
Collaborate with nurses, juvenile detention staff, and health team members to support patient wellbeing.
Act as a liaison to keep guardians informed of pertinent medical information.
Teach patients appropriate health information as directed by a provider.
Administer medications according to policy and procedure and observe and document patient responses.
Use appropriate technical skills to administer treatments and perform procedures in accordance with provider orders and policy and procedure.
Provide patient care skills and knowledge in accordance with policy and procedure.
Handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
Perform other related duties as assigned.