Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Operating Room) - OR - Operating Room
Company: University of Illinois at Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Staff Nurse I - Surgical Services (Operating Room)Staff Nurse I
- Surgical Services (Operating Room)
Hiring Department: Surgical Services (Operating Room)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1014206
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 7a-530p
Shift : Days
# of Position: 3
Posted date: 10/5/2022
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.
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
RN Duties 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
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
* BSN Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse from State of
Illinois
* 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
Preferred Qualifications
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment
eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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