at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Acute Sickle Cell Unit
Hiring Department: Acute Sickle Cell Unit
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1014563
Posting Close Date: November 9, 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:
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois
and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health
comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital,
22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are
Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health
science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of
Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work;
and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional
campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health
is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, adheres to the UIHHSS Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards and maintains appropriate board certification as indicated by clinical practice area.
An APRN is a registered nurse and holds a master's or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN's scope of practice. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities Scope of Practice:
Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges.
Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems.
Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record.
Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
Professional:
Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Participates in peer... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
