UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Cardiac EP

Company: UI Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Hiring Department: UI Health - Staff Nurse I- Cardiac EPLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1034053FTE: 1Work Schedule: 40 hrs + take callShift: Flex Days# of Positions: 1Posting Close Date: 05/30/2025This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $34.36/hr. to $76.13/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.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 campusesBenefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .Position SummaryThe 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. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on on-going 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 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.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.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 BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
• Current ACLS, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
• Excellent Attendance, interpersonal skills, dependability, and work history.Preferred Qualifications
  • Flex shifts 10 hour Days M-F with Night, Weekend, and holiday On-Call rotation,
  • BSN
  • Two year Cath Lab or EP Lab experience Preferred,
  • Two years ICU or 2 years ER if no Cath or EP lab experience.
  • Excellent Attendance.
  • Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for taking CallTo 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.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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