UI Health - Staff Nurse I Flex Days (ER) Job at University of Illinois Chicago i

Overview

UI Health - Staff Nurse I Flex Days (ER) role at University of Illinois Chicago.

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and supports improving patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position uses professional practice models, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to deliver quality patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages with patients and families to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient education plan, and responds to changing needs while collaborating with the health care team to promote effective patient care. It participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities and supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

Location and Details

Hiring Department: UI Health - Staff Nurse I Flex Days (ER)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034863

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Flex Days

Shift: Flex Days

# of Positions: 3

Posting Close Date: 05/19/2025

Residency: This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr to $76.13/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.

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 is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a clinical enterprise with a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, plus the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health also includes 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 health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package offering health, dental, vision, life, disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves (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. This position integrates professional practice model, 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. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patients and/or families to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient’s changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing 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 identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit-specific certifications. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Preferred Qualifications

Emergency Department Experience Preferred

To Apply

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of duties and 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. 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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Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Higher Education

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