Hiring Department: 7W Walter Payton Liver Center/ GI Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033644

FTE: 1.00 (36 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 2-12 hr shifts and 2-8 hr shifts per week, rotating weekends

Shift: Flex Days

# of Positions: 1

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $36.44/hr to $80.69/hr*. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Position Summary

The Staff Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse II provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.

Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse II functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Staff Nurse II facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives, and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff. Staff Nurse II is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family.
• Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Plans, presents, and evaluates learning/educational experiences for staff and students.
• Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
• In collaboration with Director/CNCII leads unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to staff.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BSN or higher issued from an accredited nursing program required.
2. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
3. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
4. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
5. One (1) year of nursing experience comparable to that gained as a Staff Nurse I.
6. Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier in an area relevant to their clinical area.
7. Minimum two to four (2-4) years of charge nurse experience, or any equivalent leadership experience, required.
8. Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC) is required.
9. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
10. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
11. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections with your RN program info and completion date, all certifications received (BLS, ACLS, MEDSURG-BC, IL RN license number, and complete work history, including unit name and charge nurse/ leadership experience. Failure to include this information may disqualify your application. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

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