STAFF NURSE I - CRANIOFACIAL CENTER
Company: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Staff Nurse I - Craniofacial Center
Hiring Department: Craniofacial Center
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025597
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 05/24/2024
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the
largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position SummaryStaff 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
Clinical
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned
Professional/Leadership
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.
Utilizes the hospital approved acuity tool and the electronic
scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and
patient assignments.
Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of
nursing governance.
Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership
activities; supports department and unit goals in daily
behavior.
Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking
opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining
conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required
unit-specific certifications).
Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate
resources and tools.
Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team
regarding performance/practice.
Organizational
Adheres to UI Health's Code of Conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities
Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect
and dignity.
Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policies.
Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as
assigned by UI Health by established date.
Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance and
fit-testing requirements.
Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to
escalate or resolve patient care problems.
Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems
and participates in problem solving and resolution.
Education/Research
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 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.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development
by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to
meet such needs.
Reporting Structure
This person works independently within the scope of nursing
practice. The Director/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides
direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and
performance.
The employee's performance is evaluated annually in writing and
more frequently if needed. The employee and Director, meet on an as
needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and
direction can be given. The RN provides and receives input from
peers regarding practice/performance.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Bi-lingual Spanish speaking.
Preferred 2 or more years experience working with pediatric
population.
Preferred 2 or more years experience working in an ambulatory care
setting.
Preferred experience with Craniofacial conditions.
Preferred one or more years experience working with surgeons.
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.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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