at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Staff Nurse I - SCB Perianesthesia Pre-Op/PACU
Staff Nurse I - SCB Perianesthesia Pre-Op/PACU
Hiring Department: SCB Perianesthesia Pre-Op/PACU
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025114
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - 8 hours variable start times
Shift : Flex Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 4/26/2024
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. Will also adhere to the mission, vision and goals of the Specialty Care Building (SCB). Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
Establishes an in-depth database by assessing the behavioral and physical status of a variety of pre-surgical
patient populations, utilizing interview, observation, and physical examination. Interprets overt and subtle data to
determine physiologic or psychosocial risk.
Evaluates patient's responses to care based on the effectiveness of nursing interventions in relation to
established outcomes and consults with the medical staff, Care Team Lead, and/or Nursing Supervisor.
Recommends changes to the plan of care based on observed variances.
Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of
care and practice.
Identifies learning needs with patients and families and teaches by adapting standard information to provide
individualized and comprehensive learning.
Incorporates discharge/home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care.
Develops a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and enabling the patient and/or family to verbalize the
requirements for care comfortably.
Supports and enhances the patient's responsibility and self-determination in decision making concerning health,
treatment, and wellbeing.
Competent in all three areas of peri anesthesia- Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas
Observing patients for side effects of anesthesia
Monitoring and recording patient vital signs
Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings
Checking and updating patient files, charts and medical records
Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians and other members of the patient's care team
Providing comfort and answering questions when patients wake from sedation
Educating patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety,
attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
Ability to administer a variety of treatments &... For full info follow application link.
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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.
