University of Illinois Chicago is hiring : UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Neuroscien

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Neuroscience (Neurosurgery) Hiring Department : Neuroscience

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1036802

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri 7 : 30-4 : 00 pm

Shift : Days

Number of Positions : 1

Posting Date : 10 / 7 / 2025

Salary : The previously determined range for this position was $36.08 / hr to $80.98 / hr

• . 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. (RNs only)

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

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 physicians, physician assistants and / or advanced practice nurses 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

Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient's 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 identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs

Triage referrals to assure patients are scheduled with appropriate providers

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

Preferred one year of ambulatory experience and Neurosurgery

To Apply : For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. 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.

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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To apply, visit https : / / uic.csod.com / ux / ats / careersite / 1 / home / requisition / 17074?c=uic

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