at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Outpatient Transplant
Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Outpatient Transplant
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Outpatient Transplant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024748
FTE : 1
Work Schedule -
Shift :
# of Position: 3
Posting Date: 4/12/2024
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 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
Completes required orientation program and unit-specific staff nurse 1 competencies for the access coordinator, pre coordinator, post coordinator, and infusion RN for the outpatient transplant program. The extra help staff nurse 1 may support nursing duties for the kidney, liver, kidney/pancreas or small bowel transplant programs.
Provides post donor follow up care as needed.
Pre-scheduled to float to the assignment of need within the transplant department to perform extra help staff nurse 1 duties in the transplant clinic and in the transplant program.
Develops and coordinates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family. Plans, implements and documents patient and family education.
Assesses, plans and evaluates interventions for patients in the clinic or for those followed remotely.
Uses clinical expertise to recognize symptoms, establish priorities and respond to patients changing needs to improve patient outcomes.
Consults with and implements orders from physicians by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and accurately documents in the electronic medical record.
Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multi-disciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
Engages nursing and 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.
Monitors/follows up on diagnostic studies and communicates results with provider as needed.
Answers patient phone and/or Mychart requests.
Facilitates prescription renewals.
Communicates and escalates patient issues/concerns to transplant physicians and multidisciplinary team. Ensures that all transplant coordination activities are aligned with CMS and UNOS regulations.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide... 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 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.
