University of Illinois Chicago

UI Health - Nursing Technician- Extra Help Neonatal ICU Job at University of Ill

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290

Overview

UI Health - Nursing Technician- Extra Help Neonatal ICU
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1036916
Posting Close Date: 09/05/2025
This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission.

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $24.00 or $26.00 depending on years of experience. 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.

About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC offers diverse programs in health sciences and other disciplines. UIC emphasizes research and student success, and is one of the city’s largest employers.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers health, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program, Illinois Department of Public Health - Healthcare Work Registry
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications
Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16868?c=uic

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