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UI Health -Staff Nurse – Surgical ICU​/Organ Transplant Unit; Flex Nights, Part-Time Jobs in Chicago, USA at University of Illinois Chicago

Position: UI Health -Staff Nurse I- 7W Surgical ICU/Organ Transplant Unit (Flex Nights, Part-Time 36 hrs/week)

UI Health – Staff Nurse I – 7W Surgical ICU/Organ Transplant Unit (Flex Nights, Part-Time 36 hrs/week)

Hiring Department: 7W Surgical ICU/Organ Transplant Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1037864

FTE: 0.90 (36 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 3-12hr shifts/rotational wknd

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 2

Posting Open Date: 11/6/2025

Salary: $36.08/hr to $80.98/hr*

Eligible for Illinois residency within 180 days of hire date.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. The position integrates a professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide quality patient care as measured by nursing quality standards and other governing bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and update the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient and family.
  • Share information and collaborate with other health care team members to promote effective patient care.
  • Verify and implement orders from physicians, physician assistants, and advance practice nurses, performing interventions as prescribed and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Engage and obtain information from patients and/or families to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
  • Recognize symptoms, establish priorities, and respond to patients’ changing needs.
  • Engage support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provide support and feedback.
  • Advocate for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
  • Integrate theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care as measured by nursing quality standards and other governing bodies.
  • Assume role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
  • Collaborate with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
  • Serve as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff, and students.
  • Take responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identifying learning needs and initiating strategies to meet such needs.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit-specific certifications.
  • Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
  • 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 leadership skills, attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Minimum of one year of ICU experience.

    Benefits

    This position is eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation.

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    Title: UI Health -Staff Nurse – Surgical ICU​/Organ Transplant Unit; Flex Nights, Part-Time

    Company: University of Illinois Chicago

    Location: Chicago, USA

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