UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)

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

Job Title: UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)

Position: Registered Nurse in Surgical Services

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $34.36/hr to $76.13/hr*

Shift: Days, 7-5:30 PM

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 and documenting accurately.
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 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 identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet them.
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 certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Skills

Prior Operating Room experience.

Requirements

Experience:

Education:

License & Certification:

Registered Professional Nurse License in Illinois
BLS/CPR certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (within 6 months of hire)

Schedule:

Not specified

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

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.
Compliance with state and federal employment mandates.
Provides accommodations to applicants and employees.

Facility Details

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

Description: Provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond, comprising a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics.

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