University of Illinois Chicago is hiring: UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview

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

Location

Chicago, IL USA

Position 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
• 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. 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

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: 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 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 members 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Identifies the need for and developing improved methods and techniques, demonstrates nursing care methods and techniques peculiar to a specialized clinical service.
5. 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.
6. Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients changing needs.
7. Collaborates with, supports, and participates in departmental and organizational education and initiatives through Clinical Practice and Professional Development.
8. 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.
9. Other Duties as Assigned & Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
3. Registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
4. Five years of nursing experience
5. Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
6. Master's degree required.
7. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
8. Current ACLS
9. Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.

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.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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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