UI Health
UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
UI Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Apply for the Staff Nurse I role in the Surgical Services (Main Operating Room) at UI Health.
Base Pay Range $32.00/hr – $67.00/hr
Hiring Information
Hiring Department:
Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1035530
FTE:
1
Work Schedule:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shift:
Days
Number of Positions:
2
Posting Date:
06/25/2025
Salary:
The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr to $76.13/hr. 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 Requirement:
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.
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 models, 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 patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develop appropriate patient educational plans, and respond to patient’s changing needs while collaborating with other members of the healthcare 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 and input from the patient’s family.
Shares information and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advanced practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed 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
Prior Operating Room experience.
To Apply For fullest consideration, click the “Apply Now” button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific details of your 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 for non‑discrimination statement and additional information on background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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Base Pay Range $32.00/hr – $67.00/hr
Hiring Information
Hiring Department:
Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1035530
FTE:
1
Work Schedule:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shift:
Days
Number of Positions:
2
Posting Date:
06/25/2025
Salary:
The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr to $76.13/hr. 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 Requirement:
Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.
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 models, 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 patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develop appropriate patient educational plans, and respond to patient’s changing needs while collaborating with other members of the healthcare 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 and input from the patient’s family.
Shares information and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote effective patient care.
Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advanced practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed 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
Prior Operating Room experience.
To Apply For fullest consideration, click the “Apply Now” button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific details of your 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 for non‑discrimination statement and additional information on background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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