University of Illinois Chicago is hiring: UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Sports Med

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Sports Medicine Clinic Posting date: 11/11/2025 • FTE: 1 • 40 hours weekly • Shift: Days • Positions open: 1 • Salary: $36.08/hr – $80.98/hr (coordinated with union, experience, and budget). Requires Illinois residency within 180 days of hire date. (RNs only). About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) – A Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and federated health centers. UI Health is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes the College of Applied Health Sciences, College of Dentistry, School of Public Health, Jane Addams College of Social Work, and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. UI Health serves the Illinois community and beyond, pursuing health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health . Position Summary Staff Nurse I is accountable for patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship‑Based Care model. The nurse provides direct care, improves outcomes through shared leadership, evidence‑based practice, and nursing excellence, and serves as an interdisciplinary team member delivering quality care and meeting unit and organizational goals. Duties & Responsibilities Completes required orientation program and unit‑specific competencies. Develops, implements and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and family input. Shares information and collaborates with health‑care team members to promote effective patient care. Verifies and implements orders from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses, performs interventions as prescribed, and documents accurately in the electronic medical record. Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate educational plan. Recognizes symptoms, prioritizes care, and responds to patient’s changing needs. Delegates tasks to support personnel per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides guidance and feedback. Demonstrates commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication, aiming for quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a clean, safe, therapeutic environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Advocates for patients, families, community, and the nursing profession. Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence‑based research, current standards, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care as measured by established nursing standards and accrediting bodies. Utilizes the hospital‑approved acuity tool and electronic scheduling tool to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling, and patient assignments. Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the nursing governance method. Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared‑leadership activities; supports unit goals in daily behavior. Demonstrates accountability for job performance through continuous learning and maintaining licensure, BLS, and required unit‑specific certifications. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing resources and tools appropriately. Provides and receives feedback regarding performance and practice from the health‑care team. Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct. Treats patients, families, staff, students, and visitors with respect and dignity. Adheres to nursing time, overtime, and attendance policies. Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established dates. Complies with University Health Services TB, flu, and fit‑testing requirements. Uses established communication channels/chain of command to elicit or resolve patient‑care problems. Identifies recurrent clinical practice and unit problems, participating in problem‑solving and resolution. 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 staff and students. Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for communication and to review and interpret policy changes. Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and within UI Health. Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit‑specific certifications. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships. Intermediate computer skills with ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on‑the‑job training. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history. One to two years of previous nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications Not specified. To Apply For full consideration, click on the Apply Now button. Complete all sections of the online application, including full work history with detailed duties for each position, and fill out education, licensure, certification, and language sections. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas as requested. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make changes. To revise, withdraw and reapply. You will not reapply after the posting close date, so ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents uploaded before the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. The system provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation if needed. 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