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UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 5SE Stepdown (90% Part-Time, Flex Days)
UI Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
UI Health – Staff Nurse I – 5SE Stepdown (90% Part‑Time, Flex Days)
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UI Health – Staff Nurse I – 5SE Stepdown (90% Part‑Time, Flex Days)
role at
UI Health .
Base pay range: $32.00/hr – $67.00/hr.
Hiring Department:
5SE Stepdown
Location:
Chicago, IL USA
FTE:
0.9 (36 hours per week)
Work Schedule:
3–12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends
Shift:
Flex Days
# of Positions:
1
Posting Open Date:
12/19/2025
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, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to the patient’s changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
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 physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses 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 identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties and participates 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 (ACLS) or within 6 months of hire for the main hospital.
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.
Application Instructions : Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including your RN degree information and award date, IL RN license number, BLS & ACLS credential number and expiration date, and any additional certifications. Include a detailed employment history listing nursing experience, unit/department, and hours per week. Please note that once you submit your application you cannot make changes; you must withdraw and reapply. Failure to provide any of the required information will disqualify your application.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Equal Opportunity Employment : 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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UI Health – Staff Nurse I – 5SE Stepdown (90% Part‑Time, Flex Days)
role at
UI Health .
Base pay range: $32.00/hr – $67.00/hr.
Hiring Department:
5SE Stepdown
Location:
Chicago, IL USA
FTE:
0.9 (36 hours per week)
Work Schedule:
3–12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends
Shift:
Flex Days
# of Positions:
1
Posting Open Date:
12/19/2025
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, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to the patient’s changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
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 physicians, physician assistants, and/or advanced practice nurses 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 identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties and participates 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 (ACLS) or within 6 months of hire for the main hospital.
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.
Application Instructions : Click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including your RN degree information and award date, IL RN license number, BLS & ACLS credential number and expiration date, and any additional certifications. Include a detailed employment history listing nursing experience, unit/department, and hours per week. Please note that once you submit your application you cannot make changes; you must withdraw and reapply. Failure to provide any of the required information will disqualify your application.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Equal Opportunity Employment : 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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