at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Administrative Nurse I-Primary Care Adults & Children /Family Ctr Infectious Disease
Administrative Nurse I-Primary Care Adults & Children /Family Ctr Infectious Disease
Hiring Department: Primary Care Adults & Children /Family Ctr Infectious Disease
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026578
FTE : 1
Work Schedule - Monday through Friday
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 7/26/2024
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical
Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies
On specified units, provides direct patient care (modified assignment); demonstrating clinical knowledge, skills and expertise.
Makes patient care assignment and changes assignment as required according patient's/unit's needs
Reviews staff schedules utilizing Electronic scheduling tool.
Coordinates staff breaks/lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
Directs work flow to facilitate timely patient care.
Acts as a resource for unit personnel and aids in resolving questions related to policy, standards, and procedures
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, conflict management and customer service skills in serving as a role model and problem solver for the organization and unit.
Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
Recognizes and responds to patient care issues providing direction, feedback and follow-up to staff, manager and other healthcare team members.
Contributes feedback to performance evaluation of unit personnel.
Procures necessary clinical supplies and equipment. Follows up on repairs/maintenance of equipment as needed.
Builds collaborative relationships with physicians to promote teamwork.
Maintains overall knowledge of all patients' status in order to assist nursing and medical team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional/Leadership
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
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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.
