UI Health is hiring: UI Health - Staff Nurse I - SCB Endoscopy Lab (Flex Days) i

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - SCB Endoscopy Lab (Flex Days)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Base pay range: $32.00/hr - $67.00/hr

Work Schedule – 40 hours; Shift: Flex Days; FTE: 1; Number of Positions: 12; Posting Date: 3/21/2025

Overview

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in the SCB Endoscopy Lab and integrates Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. The role supports department and unit goals and collaborates with the health care team to promote effective patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessments and input from the patient’s family.
• Shares information and collaborates with the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physicians and other prescribers; documents accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Engages with patient and/or family to develop appropriate educational plans.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient needs; delegates appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act.
• Advocates for patients, families, the community, and the nursing profession; participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth and maintains competence; serves as preceptor or resource to staff and students as assigned.
• Takes responsibility for pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient monitoring and care, including pain management and sedation monitoring as applicable.
• Assists with a variety of endoscopy procedures; pre-cleaning of endoscopy scopes and equipment; maintains knowledge of endoscopy instruments and aseptic technique.
• Performs processing and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and equipment; documents quality control measures.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment; coordinates equipment setup for procedures and assists with patient transport and positioning.
• Provides comprehensive discharge instructions and educates patients on condition, treatment, medications, diet, and self-care.
• Maintains inventory, restocks supplies, and coordinates equipment maintenance with supervision as needed.
• Requires current Illinois Registered Nurse license, BLS, TB compliance, mandatory in-services, and other required programs; participates in quality improvement activities.
• On-call requirement as determined by department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR and other unit-specific certifications as required.
• Current ACLS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the endoscopy team; strong computer skills and ability to learn Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to interpret and apply hospital and departmental policies and procedures; well-organized and dependable; excellent attendance and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with GI procedures (preferred).
• BSN (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in pre- and post-procedural recovery and assessment in endoscopy (preferred).
• Experience in Therapeutic Endoscopy, Endoscopy Call, Pulmonary Procedures (preferred).
• Clinical knowledge of endoscopy procedures and related instrumentation.

To Apply

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button and fully complete the online application, including work history with duties and responsibilities for each position, education, licensure, and certifications. Upload resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas as applicable. After submission, changes cannot be made; to revise you must withdraw and reapply before the posting close date.

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research. UI Health 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.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with applicable state and federal employment mandates. Accommodations are available on request.