UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Hematology Oncology Clinic - Clinic

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Hematology Oncology Clinic

Hiring Department: Hematology Oncology Clinic
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:
FTE: 1
Work Schedule – Shift: Days
Position: 1
Posting Date: 11/5/2025
Salary: $36.08/hr to $80.98/hr* (rate determined by collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints).
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date (RNs only).

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (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. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and 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. Learn more:

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, Relationship-Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies
• 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
• Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care
• Recognizes and treats cancer-related issues
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient’s changing needs
• Teach patients and the families regarding treatment expectations
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required
6. One-year prior RN experience required
7. Current Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certification required prior to hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an Outpatient Oncology Clinic setting
• Experience in an Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic setting

To Apply

For utmost consideration, click the Apply Now button and complete all sections of the online application, including full work history with specific duties & responsibilities for each position held. Provide education, licensure, certification and language details. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes— you must withdraw and reapply to revise your application. No reapplication after the posting close date; ensure your application is fully completed and supporting documents 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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