at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Labor & Delivery Department - Extra Help Staff Nurse I
Labor & Delivery Department - Extra Help Staff Nurse I
Hiring Department: Labor & Delivery Department - Extra Help Staff Nurse I
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026433
Posting Close Date: 08/09/2024
FTE: 0
Workshift: Extra-help
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 ongoing 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.Labor & Delivery experience minimum of two years.
4. Graduate of an accredited nursing program
5.ACLS & NRP required prior to completion of orientation.
6.Basic EFM training/certificate required prior to completion of orientation.
7.Ability to obtain AWHONN intermediate/advanced fetal monitoring certification.
8.Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
9.Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training10.Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
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