UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 8W Oncology Med-Surg Unit (Full Time, Flex Nights)
Hiring Department: 8W Oncology Med-Surg Unit
Location: Main Hospital, Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1035873
FTE: 1 (40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 2- 12 hr. & 2- 8hr shifts per week
Shift: Flex Nights
# of Positions: 1
Posting Open Date: 07/25/2025
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr to $75.15/hr*. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
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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
- Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on ongoing 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.
- Verifies and implements orders from the physician, physician assistant, and/or advanced practice nurse by performing Interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Engages and obtains information from the patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
- Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patients’ changing needs.
- Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
- 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.
- Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
- Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
- Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff, and students.
- Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identifying learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) to Three(3) years medical/surgical nursing experience and preferably one (1) year Oncology experience preferred.
Current ONS certification preferred or upon completion of the probationary period, employee is required to take and successfully complete ONS/ONCC chemotherapy biotherapy certificate course within 6 months of hire.
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button. You must fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections with your RN program info and completion date, BLS e-code and expiration dates, IL RN license number, and complete work history with the name of each unit worked and specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Failure to include this information will disqualify your application. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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