UI Health - Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse I Job at UI Health in Chicago

UI Health - Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse I Join to apply for the UI Health - Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse I role at UI Health . Base pay range: $32.00/hr - $67.00/hr. Hiring Department : UI Health - Labor and Delivery. Location : Chicago, IL USA. Requisition ID : 1038683. FTE : 1.0. Work Schedule : 23:00-07:30. Shift : Flex Nights. # of Positions : 1. Posting Date : 12/03/2025. Residency Requirement : Illinois residency within 180 days of hire date. Salary Range : $36.08/hr to $80.98/hr (determined by collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints). 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 patient and/or family 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 advanced 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 identification of learning needs and initiates 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. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must have Labor and Delivery RN experience minimum one year. Ability to obtain AWHONN intermediate/advanced fetal monitoring certification. Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications. Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital. Basic EFM training/certificate required prior to completion of orientation. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required. Preferred Qualifications Prefered BSN. To Apply For fullest consideration click on 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 & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. 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. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date; ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. 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