UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Clinical Practice & Professional Deve

Position Title

UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Clinical Practice & Professional Development

Location and Department

Location: Chicago, IL USA
Hiring Department: UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Clinical Practice & Professional Development

Details

Requisition ID: 1036947
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: M-F varied for mandatory
Shift: Flex Days
Number of Positions: 1
Posting Date: 09/02/2025
Residency: This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Salary

The previously determined range for this position was 40.08-91.37/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.

About 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. UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise including a tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, the Mile Square Health Center network, and seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & 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

The Clinical Nursing Consultant II will typically develop and implement nursing educational programs for nursing service personnel in a clinical service. The CNC II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The CNC II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff, and acts as a role model in clinical practice. The CNC II strives 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 CNC II participates in monitoring, developing, and evaluating nursing practice while fulfilling unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of nursing activities of various clinical services, designs and conducts studies to define the scope of nursing responsibilities in a clinical area.
• Assists the nursing staff in a clinical service to develop effective nursing care plans by conducting studies of existing patient care programs, identifying deficiencies, and developing appropriate remedial educational programs.
• Analyzes and outlines factors peculiar to the achievement of effective performance in a specialized clinical service, establishes performance standards for classes of nursing personnel in a clinical area.
• Identifies the need for and develops improved methods and techniques, demonstrates nursing care methods and techniques peculiar to a specialized clinical service.
• Provides guidance to professional nursing staff in establishing continuity of care for patients cared for by students during a portion of the patient care sequence, develops nursing programs designed to complement and supplement nursing student assignments.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient changing needs.
• Collaborates with, supports, and participates in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.
• Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes and supports other nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts on the unit and across UI Health.
• Other duties as assigned and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
• Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
• BSN minimum with Master's degree required.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
• Current ACLS
• Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.

How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button and fully complete the online application including work history with duties and responsibilities for each position. Upload your resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas as applicable. After submission, changes cannot be made without withdrawing and reapplying. Ensure the posting close date is observed.

EEO and Accommodations

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

To apply, visit the employer’s site here: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16822?c=uic