at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra help Staff Nurse I- SCB Transplant Clinic
Extra help Staff Nurse I- SCB Transplant Clinic
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: SCB Transplant Clinic
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026659
FTE : 1
Work Schedule -
Shift :
# of Position: 3
Posting Date: 8/2/2024
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
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
Clinical Coordination:
Complete required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
Administer and monitor all infusions in the outpatient transplant clinic.
Provide pre-donation testing as needed to evaluate living donors.
Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going 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.
The Infusion Nurse facilitates with order entry, 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. The Infusion Nurse will also collect critical lab results and escalate to appropriate providers
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.
Attends and participates in QAPI, listing, department, and multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and student.
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.
Initiates, conducts, and analyzes evidence based practice research to improve patient care outcomes. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resources to other nursing staff and students.
Obtains Transplant Certification or Nephrology Certification within 2 years of employment.
Provides nursing cross coverage and assistance in the Transplant Clinic with patient education, staple and suture removal. Assist with orders entry, result follow up and other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special... 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.
