University of Illinois Chicago Faculty

University of Illinois Chicago Faculty

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - 5NE Surgical (90% Part-Time, Flex Nights)

Chicago, IL, US · Staff+ · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Patient CareResearchLeadership

About the role

  • 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.
  • This position integrates professional practice model, 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.
  • Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient's changing needs.

Responsibilities

  • Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
  • Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
  • The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
  • Duties Responsibilities 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.

Benefits

  • Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
  • 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.
  • Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.

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