UI Health - Nursing Technician - 8W Oncology Unit ( 60% Part-Time, Evenings) Job

UI Health - Nursing Technician - 8W Oncology Unit (60% Part-Time, Evenings)

Hiring Department: UI Health - 8W Oncology Unit

Location: Main Hospital, Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1036631

FTE: .6 (24 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 3 - 8hr shifts per week

Shift: Evenings (3pm - 11:30pm)

# of Positions: 2

Posting Open Date: 08/28/2025

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $23.39/hr to $36.19/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.

Residency: This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission.

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. It is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network. 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.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), 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 the Electronic Health Record (EHR) (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient/family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information; 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 to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or 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 identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet them.
• Other duties as assigned; perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
• Registered and active in the Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry: http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) - two (2) years of previous medical-surgical hospital experience preferred.

Application Instructions

For fullest consideration, click the Apply Now button. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections with your high school and CNA program completion dates, IDPH registry date, BLS code and expiration date, and complete work history with hours worked per week. Failure to include this information will disqualify your application. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas to supplement your application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make changes; to revise you must withdraw and reapply before the posting closes. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents are uploaded before the close date.

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