Extra Help Staff Nurse I - Heart Center

Hiring Department: Heart Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1013392

FTE : 0.0

Work Schedule –

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# of Position: 2

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Heart Center Extra Help Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of safe and quality patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care in conjunction with cardiology providers 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. This position will care for patients in the Heart Clinic. This nurse will teach patients and their families regarding treatment expectations, cardiac procedures, and medications. This nurse will also be responsible for IV starts and agitated saline administration for cardiac echo imaging.

Duties & Responsibilities

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• Clinical_x000D_ • Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies._x000D_ • Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family._x000D_ • Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care._x000D_ • Verifies and implements orders from the physician, physician assistant, and/or advance practice registered nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record._x000D_ • Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan_x000D_ • Manages nurse patient phone calls, message pools, and electronic requests related to patient needs_x000D_ • Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients’ changing needs._x000D_ • Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback._x000D_ • 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._x000D_ • IV starts and agitated saline administration for cardiac echo imaging._x000D_ • Other duties as assigned _x000D_ _x000D_

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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  BSN Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse from State of Illinois
• 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

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