Administrative Nurse I - UI Health at 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Administrative Nurse I - UI Health at 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

Hiring Department : UI Health at 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative

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Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1027709

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday

Shift : Days

of Positions : 1

Posting Date : 9 / 30 / 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. 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.

Description : Position Summary :

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.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Current AHA BLS / CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience required.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date (RNs only).

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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