STAFF NURSE I - OB EMERGENCY ROOM
Company: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Staff Nurse I - OB Emergency Room
Hiring Department: Staff Nurse I - OB Emergency Room
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027776
Posting Close Date: 10/25/2024
Workschedule: 7a-7p & 11a-7p
Workshift: Flex Days
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 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
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
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as
assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
1 Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with
the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation,
Division of Professional Regulation.
2. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific
certifications
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that
facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and
health care providers
4. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become
proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job
training
5. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history
required.
6. Must have Labor and Delivery experience minimum two year.
7. Basic EFM training/certificate required prior to completion of
orientation
8. This position is a Day/Evening Flex; three 12 hours (7A-7P) and
two 8 hours (11A-7P) with Rotating Weekend.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN Preferred
Ability to obtain AWHONN intermediate/advanced fetal monitoring
certification.
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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