Job Description
Staff Nurse I - Neonatal ICU Staff Nurse I - Neonatal ICU Hiring Department: Neonatal ICU Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023269
FTE : 1.0
Work Schedule - 7p-730am&11p-730am
Shift : Flex Nights
# of Position: 3
Posting Date: 1/26/2024
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $32.72/hr. to $68.61/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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Description: 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
- Perform RN duties.
- Adheres to UI Health Code of Conduct.
- Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime, and standards of performance.
- Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit testing requirements.
- Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
- Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going 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 advance 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.
- Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
- Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
- Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students.
- Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure, and other information pertinent to practice.
- Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.
- SHIFT: 7P-730AM & 11P-730AM; Rotating weekends, also
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 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 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.
- BSN or MSN or DNP Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of recent PICU, NICU, ICU, MedSurg or ED experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
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About University of Illinois - Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve close to 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the city's educational, technological and cultural fabric.
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