UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Neonatal ICU (Flex Nights)

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health - Chicago, IL

Job Title: UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Neonatal ICU (Flex Nights)

Position: Registered Nurse

Job Type: Flex Nights

Pay: $34.36/hr - $76.13/hr

Shift: 7p-730a & 11p-730a; e/o wknd

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Chicago

State: IL

ZIP Code:

Job 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 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.
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.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent attendance and interpersonal skills
BSN, MSN, or DNP from an accredited nursing program

Preferred Skills

Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of recent PICU, NICU, ICU, MedSurg or ED experience
STABLE certification within 3 months of hire

Requirements

Experience: New grads who have completed/passed NCLEX exam are also encouraged to apply.

Education: BSN, MSN, or DNP from an accredited nursing program required.

License & Certification:

Current BLS/CPR
Advanced cardiac life support (within 6 months of hire)
STABLE certification (within 3 months of hire)

Schedule:

Flex Nights
7p-730a & 11p-730a; e/o wknd

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance
Defined benefit pension plan
Paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

Facility Details

Name: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

Description: The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond.

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