UI Health - Nursing Technician - 5SE Surgical (60% Part-Time, Nights)

UI Health - Nursing Technician - 5SE Surgical (60% Part-Time, Nights)

Hiring Department: 5SE Surgical

Location: Main Hospital, Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037585

FTE: 0.6 (24 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 3-8 hour shifts per week, rotating weekends

Shift: Nights (11pm -7:30pm)

# of Positions: 1

Posting Open Date: 10/27/2025

Salary: $23.39/hr to $36.19/hr; final rate determined by collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

Residency Requirement: Illinois residency required at the time of application submission.

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. As part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission?accredited tertiary care hospital, 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.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship?Based Care model as a framework. The Nursing Technician supports Shared Leadership, Evidence?Based Practice, and standards of nursing excellence, functioning as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned; supports patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, and promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient/family advocate by providing comfort, assistance, and information, and provides feedback to RN or LPN as directed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice or unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet those needs.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
3. Registered and active in the Illinois Department of Public Health Health Care Work Registry.
4. Current BLS/CPR and other required unit?specific certifications.
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) facilitating therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
6. Intermediate computer skills with ability to become proficient in EHR with on?the?job training.
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

Preferred Qualifications

To Apply: Click on the Apply Now button. Complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections with accurate dates and registry information. Include BLS code and expiration date, and complete work history with hours worked per week. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas to supplement your application. No changes available after submission. Submit before the posting close date.

EEO Statement

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability, veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The system provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit UI Health Careers.