UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Labor & Delivery Job at University of Illinois in Ch
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, US, 60601
UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Labor & Delivery
Location: Chicago, IL USA
FTE: 1.0
Work Schedule: 11p-7a, 7p-7a, E/O Wkend
Shift: Flex Nights
# of Positions: 1
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $36.08/hr. to $80.98/hr.
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.
Benefits include 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: The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.
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. 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. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students. Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
3. Current ACLS
4. Must have Labor & Delivery experience Minimum one years.
5. Basic EFM Training/Certificate required prioe to completion of orientation.
6. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and healthcare providers.
7. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the job training.
8. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to obtain AWHONN intermediate/advanced fetal monitoring certification.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
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.